Legal Protection of Children in India: Offences, Rights, and Juvenile Justice in Comparative Perspective
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- Sep 6
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Written by: Aniket Chakraborty, B.A.LL.B , School of Law, Lovely Professional University
Abstract
Child protection is a critical need that has not only been ascertained in the international law but also in national laws. As a signatory to various international conventions, India has developed a strong set of laws that seek to prevent any crimes against children and safeguard their wellbeing. The paper is an attempt to critically analyse the development of child rights in India, starting with the international consideration on child rights under the Geneva Declaration in 1924, the Universal Declaration on human rights and the Convention on the Rights of the child in 1989. The paper also examines key legislations in India including the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 as amended on July 2016. A particular focus is made on the dynamic character of offenses, such as cyber-crimes against children, and the implementation by courts, child welfare committees, and other state institutions.
Keywords: Child Rights, Juvenile Justice, Child Protection, International Conventions
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