Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2014
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2014?
1. Juvenile Justice Board will assess if the crime was committed as child or as adult.
2. Juveniles between the age of 16 - 18 years are treated on per with adults for crimes such as rape.- Published on 18 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- The new proposed Act provides that in case a heinous crime has been committed by a person in the age group of 16-18 years.
- The crime will be examined by the Juvenile Justice Board to assess if the crime was committed as a ‘child’ or as an ‘adult’.
- The assessment will take place by the Board which will have psychologists and social experts.
- The board will ensure that the rights of the juvenile are duly protected if he has committed the crime as a child. The trial of the case will accordingly take place as a juvenile or as an adult on the basis of this assessment.
