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This commentary on Juvenile Justice by Kumar Askand Pandey is an attempt at analysing and understanding the law, philosophy, and policies on child rights and child protection as embodied in the JJ Act, 2015. Written in the style of a section-wise commentary, the book provides its readers an exhaustive insight into the legislative framework of the JJ Act, 2015 as supplemented and complemented by the JJ Rules, 2016.

The book contains a historical introduction to child rights in India, tracing its origin and taking us to the present times, along with 10 chapters, arranged in the same sequence and with the same title as they appear in the JJ Act, 2015. Further, Adoption Regulations, 2017 issued by Central Adoption Resource Authority have been discussed. Includes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2018 in the Appendix.

The book exhaustively covers the cases of the Supreme Court and High Court in the area of Juvenile Justice.

The book will be of immense use for students of LL.B. and LL.M. Further, the book is a must for law enforcement agencies, police officers, law teachers, researchers, scholars, and practicing lawyers.

Also included are additional learning resources on www.ebcexplorer.com:

1. TM l Access to important case law as indicated by Case Pilot.
2. Discussion Forum to post comments, and discuss and explore ideas.
3. SCC Online A blog to stay updated on recent happenings of the legal world.
4. Useful Links get access to a compilation of learning resources

I. Preliminary
II. General Principles of Care and Protection of Children
III. Juvenile Justice Board
IV. Procedure in Relation to Children in Conflict with Law
V. Child Welfare Committee
VI. Procedure in Relation to Children in Need of Care and Protection
VII. Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration
VIII. Adoption
IX. Other Offences Against Children
X. Miscellaneous

Appendix — Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2018