- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000 is the primary legal framework for juvenile justice in India and defines laws related to juveniles in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection. - It establishes two target groups - juveniles in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection. Juvenile Justice Boards hear cases related to juveniles in conflict with law while Child Welfare Committees handle children in need of care and protection cases. - The Act defines procedures for apprehending juveniles, places them in observation homes, allows for bail, and lists orders the boards may pass for rehabilitation including community service, probation, or placement in special homes. It

1. CHENNAI
JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
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2. INTRODUCTION
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
• The Juvenile Justice Act (JJA) was enacted
by Government of India in 1986.
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
Children) Act, 2000 is the primary legal
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
framework for juvenile justice in India.
• Further amended in 2006 [Juvenile Justice
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Coimbatore - 641018.
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(Care and Protection of Children)
Amendment Act, 2006]
• JJA outlines two target groups:
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• Juveniles in conflict with law.
WEBSITE • Children in need of care and protection
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3. THE JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’, The juvenile justice (care and protection of children) act,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004. 2000 is an Act to consolidate and amend the law
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
relating to
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
(iv)juveniles in conflict with law, and
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COIMBATORE (ii) children in need of care and protection,
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by providing for proper care, protection and treatment,
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Coimbatore - 641018.
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by adopting a child-friendly approach in the
disposition of matters in the best interest of children,
and
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4. Cont.
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’, • The Act defines “juvenile” or “child” as a
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
person who has not completed eighteenth
year of age. [Sec 2(k) of JJA 2000]
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
• A child below 7 years of age cannot be
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
prosecuted and will not have to enter the
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
juvenile justice system as a juvenile in
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conflict with law but can fall within the
definition of child in need of care and
protection, under juvenile justice system .
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5. JUVENILE IN CONFLICT
WITH LAW (JCL)
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
• Second chapter of the Act.
Mylapore,
• Juvenile who is alleged to have
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
committed an offence and has not
completed eighteenth year of age as
Bangalore - 560 001.
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COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
on the date of commission of such
offence. (Section 2(l) of JJA
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Amendment Act 2006).
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6. Cont.
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’, JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARDS
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore, •JCL cases can only be heard in the juvenile justice
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
board (JJB) and not by another court.
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
•JJBs must contain a Metropolitan or Judicial magistrate
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
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and two social workers of whom at least one shall be a
COIMBATORE woman.
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018. •In the event of any difference of opinion among the
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members of the Board in the interim or final disposition,
the opinion of the majority shall prevail, but where there
is no such majority, the opinion of the principal
Magistrate, shall prevail.
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7. Cont.
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
OBSERVATION HOMES
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
•For the temporary reception of any juvenile in conflict with
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821 law during the pendency of any inquiry regarding them under
BANGALORE this Act.
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
•Set up in every district or a group of districts.
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400 •Established and maintained by the State government either
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
by itself or under an agreement with voluntary organizations.
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
SPECIAL HOMES
•For reception and rehabilitation of juvenile in conflict with
law
•Set up in every district or a group of districts.
•Established and maintained by the State government either
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WEBSITE
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8. Cont.
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
APPREHENSION OF JUVENILE IN CONFLICT WITH
148-150, Luz Church Road, LAW
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
•As soon as a juvenile in conflict with law is apprehended by
BANGALORE
police, he shall be placed under the charge of the special juvenile
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
police unit (SJPU) or the designated police officer
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
•The juvenile shall be produced before the Board within a period
COIMBATORE
of 24 hours of his apprehension.
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
BAIL OF JUVENILE:
•Bail is available to juveniles in all cases as long as the JJB find
the release of this child will not place him in any danger or in the
influence of criminals.
• If the child is not released on bail he is only to be placed into the
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custody of an Observation Home or a place of safety for such
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period during the pendency of the inquiry.
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9. ORDERS THAT MAY BE PASSED
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
• If the Juvenile has committed the offence, the Board may
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
a. Allow the juvenile to go home after advice or
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821 admonition; counseling to the parent or the guardian and
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
the juvenile
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
b. Direct the juvenile to participate in group counseling and
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similar activities.
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
c. Order the juvenile to perform community service.
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921 d. Order the parent of the juvenile or the juvenile himself to
pay a fine, if he/she over fourteen and earns money.
e. Direct the juvenile to be released on probation of good
conduct and placed under the care of any parent,
guardian or other fit person executing a bond for good
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WEBSITE exceed 3 years.
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10. Cont.
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
f. Direct the juvenile to be released on probation of
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
good conduct and placed under the care of any fit
institution for a period not exceeding 3 years.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
g. Make an order directing the juvenile to be sent to a
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400 special home for a period of 3 years or less.
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue, •The JJB on orders received from the State
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
Government may order a juvenile (16 - 18 years) to be
kept under protective custody if offense of a very
serious nature is committed and the juvenile’s conduct
and behavior is such that the measures provided under
this Act is not suitable or sufficient.
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11. ORDERS THAT MAY NOT BE
PASSED
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
• No juvenile in conflict with law shall
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821 be sentenced to death or imprisonment
for any term which may extend to
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400 imprisonment for life
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
• A juvenile can not be committed to
prison for inability to pay a fine or for
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
not furnishing security.
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WEBSITE
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12. EXPLOITATION OF
CHILDREN FOR A CRIME
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’, This act also has provisions to penalize people who
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
exploit children for a crime.
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
(i) Employment of juvenile or Child for begging
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
-imprisonment for a term that may extend to 3 years and
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001. shall also be liable to fine.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE (ii) cruelty to juvenile or child-Imprisonment for a term
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
which may extend to six months, or fine or with both.
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(iii) provides a child with drugs or alcohol –
Imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years and
shall also be liable to fine.
(iv) Exploitation of juvenile or child employee:
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Imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years and
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13. CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE AND
PROTECTION (CNCP)
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’, • Third chapter of the Act
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
• CNCP cases are heard by the Child Welfare
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Committee (CWC).
• The committee has a chairperson and four
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
other members of whom at least one should be
a woman and at least one expert in children's
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
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issues.
• The purpose of the CWC is to provide for the
care, treatment, protection, rehabilitation and
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14. Cont.
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
The committee may commit a child to the Children's home or a
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore, Shelter home if the child has no immediately available family or
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821 support system.
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
CHILDREN'S HOMES OR SHELTER HOMES
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road, •Set up in ever district or a group of districts.
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
•Established and maintained by the State government either by itself
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue, or under an agreement with voluntary organizations.
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
•Children Home: For the reception of child in need of care and
protection for their care, treatment, education, training,
development and rehabilitation.
•Shelter homes function as drop in centers for children in need of
urgent support.
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15. REHABILITATION AND SOCIAL
INTEGRATION
• Fourth chapter of the Act
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
• This section discusses certain non-institutional
solutions such as (i) adoption, (ii) foster care, (iii)
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers, sponsorship, and (iv) sending child to an after care
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
organization.
COIMBATORE iii. Orphaned and abandoned children are eligible for adoption.
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
iv. Foster care is used for temporary placement of children who
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are to be given for adoption.
v. Sponsorship programmes provide supplementary support to
families, to children’s homes and to special homes to meet
educational, nutritional, medical and other needs of the
children.
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vi. After-care organizations are set up to take care of children or
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juveniles after they leave special homes or children homes.
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16. MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
• Fifth Chapter of the Act
148-150, Luz Church Road,
• At any proceeding in respect of the juvenile or the
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE child, the parent or guardian must be present
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
• Any person aggrieved by an order made by a
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competent authority under this Act may prefer an
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
appeal to the Court of Session.
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
• The act allows for children with special needs such
as a mental or physical disease to be given the
necessary attention at an approved institution that
specializes in the form of care.
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17. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
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26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
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Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
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