INSIDE THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN INDIA: A LEGAL AND HUMAN PERSPECTIVE

The Indian constitution provides special provisions for the special protection and empowerment of children, which often contradict juvenile crimes. The Juvenile Justice system in India tries to uphold the rights and well-being of children in conflict with the law within the country's legal framework. While the recent cases of 2025, where the plea of juvenility was raised for the accused, often raise questions whether such serious crimes like rape should be addressed for the victim's right to justice, or will it be considered in terms of the age of the person accused? By addressing such questions, the blog also examines more about how the Juvenile system in India can truly balance the need for child reform and effective punishment.