This book provides the updated and authoritative text of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, incorporating amendments introduced by the Juvenile Justice Amendment Act, 2021. It presents the legal framework governing children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection, along with adoption laws, child welfare mechanisms, and institutional responsibilities, reflecting India?s child-centric justice system.
Key Features
- Updated bare act with amendments effective from September 1, 2022
- Comparative analysis of the 2015 Act with the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
- Inclusion of Juvenile Justice Model Rules, 2016 and Adoption Regulations, 2022
- Coverage of National Policy for Children, 2013
- Explanatory notes, legal maxims, and practical overview charts
- Compilation of landmark judgments, recent case laws, and Supreme Court guidelines
- Detailed legal terminology, referred cases, and subject-wise indexing for ease of reference
This publication is designed for advocates, judicial officers, child welfare professionals, members of Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees, law students, academicians, and legal researchers dealing with child rights and juvenile justice matters.