The Juvenile Justice System in India (From Welfare to Rights)

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Book Description
Revised, with additional material, this pioneering work updates readers about the latest developments in juvenile justice system in India. The data on children continues to be conspicuous by its absence and the rights approach diluted by welfare perspectives. Analyses of the cases from the higher courts bring out some protective approaches but more often the decisions do not reflect quality representation and serious research. Lack of coordination between various juvenile justice agencies renders the whole system less effective. The amendments in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and the Model Rules 2006 have brought clarity to many contentious issues but they can be effective only if they are implemented by the courts and enforcement agencies.
Looking at these and other factors, Kumari's painstaking research and penetrating analysis strongly advocates increased adoption of rights based and holistic approach to juvenile justice. This book will be invaluable for child welfare agencies, policymakers, lawyers, police officials, members of the judiciary, NGOs working with juveniles, and educationists.
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Contents
1. Children in India
•    Definition of Child
•    Profile of Children in India
•    Categories of Children under the Juvenile
•    Justice System in India
•    Conclusion
2. Historical development of the juvenile justice system in India
•    Introduction
•    Conceptual  Developments
•    Development of the JJS in India
•    Conclusion
3. Legislative process at the central level
•    Introduction
•    Profiles
•    Issues
•    Conclusion
4. Normative structure of the juvenile justice system in India
•    Introduction
•    The Normative Structure
•    The Juvenile Justice Act 1986 and JJ (C&P) Act 2000
•    Need for Change
•    Suggestions for Effective Implementation
5. Judicial process—role of the higher courts
•    Introduction
•    Statistical Analysis of the Cases before the Higher Courts
•    Issues before the Higher Courts
•    Special Features of the Judicial Process
•    Conclusion
6. Implementation under the acts
•    Introduction
•    Patterns of Implementation
•    Appraisal of Implementation
•    Conclusion
7. The supreme court initiative for implementation of the juvenile justice act
•    Introduction
•    Issues in the Sheela Barse Case
•    Orders in the Sheela Barse Case
•    Implementation of the Orders of the Court
•    Impact of the Sheela Barse Case on Juveniles
•    Conclusion
8. Conclusion and suggestions
•    Policy Towards Juvenile Justice System
•    Implementation Pattern
•    Reasons for Fragmented Implementation of the Juvenile Justice System
•    Suggestions for Changes in the Policy of Law
•    Strategy for Change
•    Possibility of Change
9. Epilogue: New Developments
Select Bibliography
Index
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Author Details
Ved Kumari is Chairperson at the Delhi Judicial Academy.
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