JUVENILE CRIME ON THE RISE IN INDIA: CAUSES, TRENDS & SOLUTIONS

AUTHOR – YASH MOHAN SAXENA, STUDENT AT BABU BANARASI DAS UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – YASH MOHAN SAXENA, JUVENILE CRIME ON THE RISE IN INDIA: CAUSES, TRENDS & SOLUTIONS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (13) OF 2025, PG. 663-669, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

Juvenile delinquency is a growing social and legal concern involving minors who engage in unlawful or antisocial behavior. It not only affects the individual child but also poses challenges to families, communities, and the justice system. This paper explores the major causes of juvenile delinquency, including family issues, peer influence, socio-economic conditions, and lack of education or moral guidance. It also analyzes current trends in juvenile crime and evaluates the effectiveness of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 in India. Finally, the study suggests preventive and rehabilitative measures aimed at reducing juvenile offenses and promoting social reintegration of young offenders.