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Juveniles In Conflict with Law
Introduction.
The Delhi gang rape case in which a paramedical student was brutally gang raped in moving bus shook entire nation .With massive protests round the country and demand of death penalty for preparators from all sections of society focus was to make our cities safe for women.But another issue which also gained importance during these protests and news room debate was that of Juvenile Deliquency as one of the acussed ( the most brutal one) was juvenile and while others were awarded death penalty, he was given a punishment of mere three years under provisions of Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. Not only this, the Shakti Mills Gang Rape case in Mumbai where a photojournalist associated with prominent media house was gangraped and filmed by group of people involved a juvenile. These unfortunate events have once again brought into fore the debate on Juveniles in conflict with law with contesting views on different aspects of law including punishment, rehabilatition etc.The provisions of Juvenile Justice Act,2000 which defines juveniles as person below 18 years of age and stipulate a maximum imprisonment of 3 years are highly contested. But more serious concern is to understand the reasons and underlying factors for juvenile delinquency.One more important aspect which should be understood in case of juvenile deliquency, is the offenders socio economic background and other factors associated with it.
Objectives
A child is born innocent and if nurtured with tender care and attention, then he/she grows in positive way. Physical, mental, moral and spiritual development of the children makes them capable of realizing his/her fullest potential. On the contrary, harmful surroundings, negligence of basic needs, wrong company and other abuses may turn a child to a delinquent. With changing societal trends, children now appear to possess strong likes and dislikes and also show expressions that
Introduction.
The Delhi gang rape case in which a paramedical student was brutally gang raped in moving bus shook entire nation .With massive protests round the country and demand of death penalty for preparators from all sections of society focus was to make our cities safe for women.But another issue which also gained importance during these protests and news room debate was that of Juvenile Deliquency as one of the acussed ( the most brutal one) was juvenile and while others were awarded death penalty, he was given a punishment of mere three years under provisions of Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. Not only this, the Shakti Mills Gang Rape case in Mumbai where a photojournalist associated with prominent media house was gangraped and filmed by group of people involved a juvenile. These unfortunate events have once again brought into fore the debate on Juveniles in conflict with law with contesting views on different aspects of law including punishment, rehabilatition etc.The provisions of Juvenile Justice Act,2000 which defines juveniles as person below 18 years of age and stipulate a maximum imprisonment of 3 years are highly contested. But more serious concern is to understand the reasons and underlying factors for juvenile delinquency.One more important aspect which should be understood in case of juvenile deliquency, is the offenders socio economic background and other factors associated with it.
Objectives
A child is born innocent and if nurtured with tender care and attention, then he/she grows in positive way. Physical, mental, moral and spiritual development of the children makes them capable of realizing his/her fullest potential. On the contrary, harmful surroundings, negligence of basic needs, wrong company and other abuses may turn a child to a delinquent. With changing societal trends, children now appear to possess strong likes and dislikes and also show expressions that
Bibliography: K. M. Banham Bridges, Factors Contributing to Juvenile Delinquency, 17 Am. Inst. Crim. L. & Criminology 531 (1926-1927)