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Author: Faizan Hussain wani
Faizan Hussain wani
I am a Law student at Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia.
Introduction India has a large population under the age of 18 years. About one-third of the Indian population is below the age of 18, and according to a UNICEF study, the number is 437 million. According to the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, a child below the age of 18 years is termed a “Juvenile”. The aim of juvenile justice is rooted in the fundamental rights of children. It emphasizes prevention as a primary objective and considers custodial measures as a last resort, to be applied for the shortest possible duration. This approach takes into account the welfare of the child…
