Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 2021

Recently, the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the amendments made to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2015.

  • In 2021, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act-2015 as amended through Presidential assent.
  • The Amendments made certain categories of offences against children non-cognizable.
  • The Commission is challenging the 2021 Amendment to the extent it made the following categories of offences non-cognizable :
    • Use of children for drugs peddling
    • Use of children by terrorists
    • Exploitation of child employee
    • Cruelty against children.

Issues Raised by DCPCR

Violation of Fundamental ....

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