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Born to Learn, Forced to Sell: A Socio-legal Study of Juvenile Justice, Child Rights and Legal Protection for Child Street Vendors in India

Author(s) Ms. Antu Rani Majumdar, Dr. Malay Adhikari, Prof. Dr. Pradeepta Kishore Sahoo
Country India
Abstract Child street vendors represent one of the most marginalized and vulnerable groups within India's informal economy, where economic hardship often compels children to sacrifice education and childhood for survival. Despite comprehensive constitutional safeguards and child protection laws, many children continue to engage in street vending under conditions that expose them to exploitation, abuse, hazardous environments, and social exclusion. This research paper adopts a socio-legal approach to examine the legal status, rights, and protection mechanisms available to child street vendors in India. It critically analyses the constitutional framework, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (as amended in 2016), the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, and relevant international instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The article identifies significant gaps between legislative intent and practical implementation, particularly in rehabilitation, education, social security, and institutional coordination. It argues that child street vending is not merely a labour issue but a child rights and social justice concern requiring an integrated legal and policy response. The paper recommends strengthened enforcement, child-centred rehabilitation, inclusive welfare schemes, and coordinated governance to ensure the protection, development, and dignity of every child.
Keywords Child Street Vendors, Juvenile Justice, Legal Protection.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-13
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