Rebuilding Young Lives: Juvenile Justice in India

Author(s)	Sunil Kumar Gaur, Prof. Santosh Kumar Singh
Country	India
Abstract	Juvenile justice is not merely a matter of punishment. It is essentially a matter of childhood, dignity, rehabilitation and social reintegration. The juvenile justice system in India is gradually changing from a largely punitive conception of juvenile delinquency to one that is child-centric and perceives children in conflict with law as reform able beings. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, along with amendments and rules framed from time to time, forms the main legal framework for this approach. The law provides for the establishment of Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees, rehabilitation mechanisms and special procedures for children alleged to have committed offenses. At the same time, the system faces serious challenges including institutional shortcomings, delays, inadequate psychosocial services and uneven implementation across states, stigma and the difficult balance between rehabilitation and accountability. The present article discusses the evolution, legal framework, institutional structure and the major challenges of juvenile justice in India. It argues that in an effort to rebuild young lives we need to move from detention to education, counseling, family support, restorative justice, vocational development and meaningful reintegration into society.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-09-08

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