10 yrs of JJ Act: Has the law helped kids reform or pushed more towards adult trials?

AI Summary

A decade after India’s Juvenile Justice Act of 2015, concerns persist over whether the law effectively rehabilitates children or leads more of them to adult trials. Staff shortages, case delays, and inadequate education and support in juvenile homes are cited as barriers to reform.

India's Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 emphasizes child rehabilitation over punishment. However, the effectiveness of juvenile homes and legal safeguards remains questionable after ten years. Significant issues include staff shortages and delays in processing cases, which hinder timely interventions. Many children are still not receiving adequate education and support in institutional care settings.