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Author: Ritika Agarwal
Ritika Agarwal
I am Ritika Agarwal, a final-year law student at Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida. My academic interests include criminal law, constitutional law, and juvenile justice, with a strong inclination toward legal research and policy reform. Over the years, I have participated in moot courts, published legal blogs, and interned under advocates and research organizations. I enjoy exploring how law interacts with society, especially in areas involving human rights, justice systems, and rehabilitation. I am passionate about contributing to meaningful legal discourse and using research as a tool to create awareness and reform. Legal Service India provides a great platform for young voices, and I am excited to be a part of it.
Abstract Figuring out how to treat juveniles who commit serious crimes isn’t exactly straightforward. On one hand, some people think that if the crime is bad enough, the age shouldn’t matter; they should be held fully accountable. On the other hand, there’s a lot of research showing that children and teenagers aren’t yet fully developed, especially in their decision-making abilities. This paper examines both sides, delving into case law, psychology, and studies from India and the U.S. What it finds is that relying too heavily on punishment may not be as effective as people think. Helping juveniles reform could reduce…
