Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 along with Model Rules, 2016

This 2025 edition of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 along with Rules, 2016 (Bare Act) provides the complete and updated text of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (2 of 2016), incorporating all amendments up to The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 (23 of 2021) effective from 1st September 2022. It also includes the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016 and The Adoption Regulations, 2022. Additionally, a comparative table between the 2015 and 2000 Acts, along with important notifications regarding the implementation of the new criminal laws (vide S.O. 2790(E), dated 16-7-2024), make this edition a comprehensive legislative reference.

Key Features:

• Contains the full, amended text of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 with the 2021 Amendment integrated.
• Includes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016 and Adoption Regulations, 2022 for practical application.
• Provides a Comparative Table highlighting key differences between the 2015 Act and the earlier 2000 Act.
• Incorporates recent Government Notifications relevant to the new criminal law regime (S.O. 2790(E), 16-7-2024).
• Presented in a clear, easy-to-navigate Bare Act format ideal for legal reference and study.
• Updated and accurate as per the 2025 edition, ensuring users have the latest statutory information.

This book is an essential reference for law students, judicial aspirants, lawyers, academicians, NGOs, and professionals working in child rights and juvenile justice administration.