JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Pune Porsche crash case: Two Juvenile Justice Board members removed for granting bail to accused minor
The Maharashtra government terminated two Juvenile Justice Board members for procedural lapses and misconduct in granting bail to a juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash case. A probe by the state Women and Child Development Department found the members guilty of misusing their powers under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Pune car crash: Panel set up to probe conduct of Juvenile Justice Board members
A committee has been established by the Maharashtra government to investigate the conduct of Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members in the Pune car crash case. The report is expected by next week. The incident involved a 17-year-old boy allegedly driving a speeding Porsche that resulted in the deaths of two IT professionals. Criticism arose when the JJB granted bail to the teenager and ordered him to write a 300-word essay on road accidents.
Delhi govt tells schools to promptly share documents sought by Juvenile justice boards, CWCs
The directive by the government comes after the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) said it was facing certain difficulties in rehabilitation and inquiries into matters where children are victims of crime and or in conflict with law.
Parliamentary panel not to push for lowering age limit to 16 yrs for juveniles involved in serious POCSO cases
The government's response comes based on an observation of the parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs led by Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Anand Sharma which noted that there have been a large number of cases under the POCSO Act where the age of the juveniles has been below the threshold age for applicability of the law.
Need to step up measures for well-being, protection of children during COVID-19 second wave: SC judge
SC judge made the remarks during a review meeting held by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court to take stock of actions taken by various states on care, protection and wellbeing of children during this COVID-19 wave.
Supreme Court seeks report on alleged illegal detention of children in valley
The law mandates a parallel reformatory mechanism for children in conflict with law: CJI
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Report by CJ of J&K HC doesn't support claim that people unable to access the court: SC
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said it would entertain the petition regarding alleged detention of children in Kashmir as the plea has raised "substantial issues" regarding minors.
Skill training in juvenile homes can help children: SC judge
Lokur asked the participants to take out time to visit juvenile homes to see the problems children are facing and the condition they are living in.
States, HCs to work together to improve juvenile justice infra
While 32 per cent of the 664 districts in the country do not have children homes, 27 of the districts do not have child protection units.
Draft rules of Juvenile Justice Act 2015 released
The rules that were released by Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi prescribe detailed child friendly procedures for police.
President Pranab Mukherjee gives nod to trial of juveniles as adults for serious crimes
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, got Mukherjee's nod recently, official sources said here today.
After Juvenile Justice Bill, government working on rehab policy
The plan under consideration is to send first-time juvenile offenders to community service instead of a correction home, highly placed sources in the ministry told ET.
Wait is over as Rajya Sabha Passes Juvenile Justice Bill
The Rajya Sabha passed the Juvenile Justice Bill, which provides for the trial of those between 16 and 18 years as adults for heinous offences.
Juvenile Justice Bill was rushed through in Rajya Sabha: CPIM
CPI(M) today rued that Parliament missed an opportunity to consider the "important" bill in a more "dispassionate and scientific" manner.
Rajya Sabha takes up Juvenile Bill against the backdrop of 2012 Delhi gangrape
Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi today said the legislation is "compassionate" and comprehensive in nature.
December 16 gangrape: High Court halted by law to stop juvenile's release
The juvenile convict in the brutal December 16, 2012 gangrape-cum-murder case will walk free on Sunday after spending three years in the probation home with the Delhi High Court today refusing to stay his release, evoking sharp reactions from victim's family who said "crime has won and we have lost".
Nirbhaya juvenile to walk on December 20, Centre opposes move
The juvenile convict in the Nirbhaya rape and murder case may walk free on December 20 unless the Delhi high court intervenes in support of the Centre's concerns.
December 16 gangrape: Centre seeks extension of juvenile's stay
The Centre said several mandatory aspects were missing from the post-release rehabilitation plan which needed to be considered before setting him free.
High Court seeks Centre's reply on steps post release of juvenile convict in Delhi gang rape
The court asked whether a management committee has been constituted as per the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Rules, is it still in existence.
Juvenile Justice Committee submits report to HC
Making several suggestions, the Juvenile Justice Committee has directed the State government to fill the posts of Officers in the 32 District Children Protection Centres.
Government nod to proposal to try 16-18 year olds under adult laws
A proposal to try juveniles in the age group of 16 to 18 years accused of heinous crimes under adult laws was cleared by the government today.
Parliamentary Panel rejects move to try juveniles as adults
The ministry also told that according to the amendments, the JJB is expected to conduct a preliminary enquiry within one month
Parliamentary panel rejects government proposal to try juveniles as adults
A parliamentary committee today rejected the government's proposal to try as adults juveniles between 16 and 18 years involved in heinous cases such as rape.
Proposed amendment to juvenile law draws bouquet, brickbats
Under the proposed amendment in the Juvenile Justice Act, juveniles above 16 years could be treated at par with adults if involved in heinous crimes, like rape, murder.
No plan to reduce age of juveniles: Govt
On January 4, a suggestion was made regarding lowering of age of juveniles from 18 years to 16 in the wake of the Delhi gangrape case.
Tougher penalty for heinous crimes by juveniles? SC agrees to examine
The development in the SC coincided with a promise from the government that it would look into the demand for lowering the age for who qualified to be juvenile under the law.
Supreme Court decides to examine the definition of juvenile in Juvenile Justice Act
The counsel, appearing for the petitioners, submitted that the constitutional validity of the definition of juvenile is in conflict with the law.
Sheila Dikshit backs demand for lowering juveline age limit
Sheila Dikshit today gave her support, saying the nature of the crime should not be overlooked while deciding on the age issue.
Sixth rape accused will walk free on June 4
The birth certificate and his school documents both showed him to be born on June 4, 1995, rendering him about five-and-a-half months short of 18 years of age on the day of the crime.
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