JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2015

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 addresses children in conflict with law and those needing care. It emphasizes rehabilitation and social reintegration over punishment. Crucially, it permits trying juveniles aged 16–18 as adults for heinous offenses, while streamlining legal processes for adoption, foster care, and institutional protection.