S.12 JJ Act | Purpose Of Law To Reform Children In Conflict, Punishing Them Would Be Self Destructive For Society : Patna High Court

The Patna High Court, in a significant ruling, reaffirmed that bail to a child alleged to be in conflict with law (CICL) is a rule and its denial should be an exception. The decision was based on the interpretation of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which aims to protect, rehabilitate and reform children rather than punish them. Facts of the Case Explained…