Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act 2015) | Act Analysis

Key Concepts & Structural Highlights

Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) vs Child in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP).
CARA statutory framework for legal domestic and inter-country adoptions.
Strict confidentiality prohibiting publishing juvenile identities.

Governs juvenile offender rehabilitation, child adoption processes, and child protection homes.

Educational Study Note:

Rehabilitative focus prioritizing education, counseling, and social reintegration.

Official Reference: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)