Is the juvenile justice in India credible?

Juvenile justice in India was applicable to individuals below 18 years of age. Previously, the threshold was 16 years, which was raised to 18 in 2000. Following the Delhi gang-rape, public demand was to reduce the age limit to 16, which was turned down by the Supreme Court of India. read more

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2014 aims to replace existing the Indian juvenile delinquency law i.e. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, so that juvenile criminals in the age group of 16–18 can be tried as adults for serious crimes. read more