Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice: The Legal Rights of Minors
Introduction The juvenile justice system plays a crucial role in handling minors who commit crimes, focusing on rehabilitation rather than…
Laws Governing a Minor’s Rights to a Passport in India
The process of issuing passports to minors in India is governed by the Passport Act of 1967 and related regulations,…
Criminalization of Child Exploitation in Criminal Activities: A Critical Analysis of Section 95 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
I. Introduction The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter "BNS"), poised to supersede the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter "IPC"), introduces…
From Injustice to Reform: The Future of Juvenile Justice in India
Introduction Inconsistencies in narratives can compromise a film’s credibility, much like the glaring discrepancies within India’s legal framework for juvenile…
Juvenile Justice in India: Balancing Reform and Accountability
Introduction A vital component of every society's legal system is juvenile justice, which strikes a balance between holding young offenders…
Bail or Jail: A Comparative Analysis of Indian Penal and Special Laws
Introduction The legal principle of 'Bail or Jail' encapsulates a fundamental dichotomy within the criminal justice system. It is rooted…
Laws Applicable On Minor : Driving and ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
In India 28 states and 8 union territories A minor is defined to as someone under the age of 18. In some…
Shortcomings of Juvenile Justice (Amendment Act) 2021.
As a result of numerous acts, the juvenile justice system in India has undergone a protracted evolutionary process. Children between…
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND ITS PROCEDURE IN INDIA
A Latin maxim that suits best for the Juvenile Justice system in India is ‘Nil Novi Spectrum’ which implies that…
Can a child in conflict with law or Juvenile file an application for anticipatory bail under S. 438 CrPC ?
There is no bar for grant of anticipatory bail to a child in conflict with law or a juvenile. Although…