LAW, JUSTICE AND SOCIETY WITH REFERENCE TO CHANGES IN CORPORATE W.R.T JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT
AUTHOR – NUPUR ARGADE, LLM STUDENT AT DES’ SHRI. NAVALMAL FIRODIA LAW COLLEGE, PUNE (AFFILIATED WITH SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY, PUNE)
BEST CITATION – NUPUR ARGADE, LAW, JUSTICE AND SOCIETY WITH REFERENCE TO CHANGES IN CORPORATE W.R.T JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (14) OF 2025, PG. 529-536, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
Abstract
The Juvenile Justice framework in India has undergone significant evolution, reflecting society’s growing understanding of child rights, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. Beginning with the Apprentices Act of 1850 which allowed courts to treat young offenders as apprentices rather than imprison them India has progressively advanced its child-centric legal approach. The Children Act of 1960 and subsequent reforms laid the foundation for a system aimed at care, protection, education, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of children in conflict with the law and those in need of care and protection. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act further strengthens these principles by adopting a child-friendly approach in the investigation and adjudication of cases, prioritizing the best interests and developmental needs of children. This examines the legal, social, and corporate perspectives surrounding juvenile justice, with particular focus on rising juvenile delinquency, the complex needs of young offenders many of whom are also victims and the persistent gaps in legal frameworks, implementation, and specialized workforce availability. The study highlights challenges such as inadequate educational interventions, limited rehabilitative resources, and insufficient societal awareness. It also offers recommendations to enhance juvenile justice mechanisms through stronger legal provisions, improved institutional capacity, and holistic rehabilitation strategies. Strengthening these systems is essential for ensuring effective reintegration and safeguarding the rights and futures of vulnerable children.
Keywords: Juvenile, Offenders, Juvenile Justice Board, Rehabilitation, Children, Society, Legal Framework.