The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015

This edition of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, updated in accordance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 (Act 23 of 2021), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the judicial service examinations, and professionals involved in child rights, social welfare, and legal practice. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, the book provides the statutory text of the law along with concise explanatory notes, making it a practical resource for legal study, examination preparation, and day-to-day reference.

The Act establishes the legal framework for the care, protection, development, treatment, and rehabilitation of children in need of care and protection, as well as children alleged or found to be in conflict with law. It reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children through child-friendly procedures and institutional mechanisms.

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians studying child rights and juvenile justice laws
• Judicial service and competitive examination candidates
• Advocates, legal practitioners, and child rights professionals
• Social workers, NGOs, and child welfare organizations engaged in child protection matters
• Government officials and administrators involved in juvenile justice and child welfare systems

Whether used in academic study, professional practice, court proceedings, or examination preparation, this updated Bare Act with short comments provides a dependable and current reference to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and its latest amendments.