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March 27, 2011

THE JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2000

THE JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2000:

"An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to juveniles in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection, by providing for proper care, protection and treatment by catering to their development needs, and by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposition of matters in the best interest of children and for their ultimate rehabilitation through various institutions established under this enactment.
WHEREAS the Constitution has, in several provisions, including clause (3) of article 15, clauses (e) and (f) of article 39, articles 45 and 47, impose on the State a primary responsibility of ensuring that all the needs of children are met and that their basic human rights are fully protected;"

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