Children Are Future Of Society; Punitive Approach Towards Juveniles Is Self-Destructive Under JJ Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a crucial judgment reinforcing the principles of juvenile justice, has set aside the conviction and sentence of a juvenile who was earlier held guilty under the Arms Act. The Court held that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 aims at reforming children in conflict with law rather than punishing them. The decision was delivered by Justice Jitendra Kumar in Criminal Revision…
