The Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Act[1] (Hereinafter referred to as POCSO) was enacted in 2012 to provide a robust legal framework for the protection of children. The legislat...

Section 8 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 in India outlines the powers, functions, and responsibilities of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). The CWC is a bo...

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), represents a significant step forward in India's legal efforts to combat the pervasive issue of child sexual abuse. Enacte...

Who is a child Under the Juvenile Justice Act of 2015, a child is defined as "a person who has not yet completed eighteen years of age". This description conforms to the globally acc...

Child labour remains a pervasive issue in India despite stringent legal frameworks aimed at its eradication. This article delves into the various statutes governing child labour in India, inclu...

The legal framework for punishing adolescents who commit heinous crimes is a complex and evolving area, balancing the need for accountability with the recognition of the distinct developmental ...

India's juvenile justice system is a sophisticated framework intended for coping with the obstacles and requirements of young offenders. This system was established in place in order to address...

A key component of the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act of 2015's implementation is the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). All JJ Act proceedings are subject to jurisdiction of the JJB, as per Section 8 of...

From July 1860, the British Law Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Proceedings Code of 1889 and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 became history in the country. Even after the independence of the co...

Overview of the POCSO Act The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was enacted to address the growing concern over the sexual exploitation and abuse of children in In...