Juvenile Justice: An In Depth Analysis with a Critical and Judicial Perspective

This book is a comprehensive reference for students, academicians, teachers, law enforcement agencies, judges, prosecutors, advocates, psychologists, and social workers engaged in the field of juvenile justice. It offers new insights into the Juvenile Justice Act, focusing on its practical applications both inside and outside the courtroom, while critically examining the complexities involved and offering workable solutions.

The book ventures into uncharted areas by presenting first-hand accounts of police excesses, incest cases, and other challenging situations, thereby deepening the reader's understanding of the Juvenile Justice system as a whole. A distinctive feature of this work is a dedicated chapter on "preliminary assessment", which extensively analyses the methodology for determining the "adult mind" of a child accused-an aspect that has gained significant relevance in recent years. Further, the book emphasizes the principles of rehabilitation, reformation, and reintegration, underscoring the importance of adopting a child-friendly approach to justice. By combining critical analysis with practical insights, it aspires to contribute to the evolving discourse on juvenile justice in India.

Key Features:

• This book provides a reference point to all the students, academicians, teachers, law enforcement agencies, judges, prosecutors, advocates, psychologists and social workers who deal in the area. It provides a new insight to the Juvenile Justice Act, its practical applications in the court room and outside with a critical perspective, complexities and solutions thereof.
• It explores unchartered territories including first hand experience of police excesses, incest cases, challenging situations and comprehensive understanding of the Juvenile Justice system.
• It exclusively deals with and includes a dedicated chapter on preliminary assessment, analysing at length, the methodology of determining the "adult mind" of a child accused.
• It highlights the importance of rehabilitation, reformation, reintegration and adoption of a child friendly approach to justice.

It serves as a valuable resource for law students, academicians, legal practitioners, and judicial officers seeking a nuanced comprehension of juvenile jurisprudence. This edition bridges academic theory and judicial practice, offering clarity, depth, and practical relevance in the field of child rights and justice administration.