In summary, differential association highlights the critical role of social environments in shaping juvenile delinquency, as evidenced by real-world cases and empirical studies. Interventions focusing ...

The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 provides a comprehensive framework for the identification, protection, and rehabilitation of neglected children in India. It ensures prompt intervention, strict ...

India’s approach to juvenile delinquency prevention is anchored in a rehabilitative and child-centric framework, primarily under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The ...

Recent Supreme Court judgments reaffirm the judiciary’s commitment to a rehabilitative and child-centric approach under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act). The ...

Mandatory Bail: Any person who is apparently a child and is alleged to have committed a bailable or non-bailable offence, if apprehended or detained by police or brought before the Juvenile Justice ...

Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts committed by individuals under the age of 18. In India, one of the prominent causes of juvenile delinquency is drug addiction, which has been recognized ...

Educational and vocational training is provided to equip children with skills for self-reliance and reintegration into society. The child’s progress is regularly monitored, and pre-release and ...

The JJ Act explicitly overrides other laws, including the IPC and CrPC, in cases involving juveniles. Regardless of the nature or severity of the offence, once it is established that the accused is a ...

Society organizes educational, cultural, and recreational activities that engage youth in positive pursuits, thereby reducing idle time and negative influences. Public awareness initiatives inform ...

The legal profession plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights of children in conflict with the law within India’s juvenile justice system. Legal aid counsel ensures that the system remains ...

Differential Association Theory, developed by Edwin Sutherland, explains that criminal behavior—including juvenile delinquency—is learned through social interactions, particularly within intimate ...

The Supreme Court held these regulations to be unconstitutional as they violated Articles 14 (equality before law), 15 (prohibition of discrimination), 16 (equality of opportunity in public employment ...