criminal · In Force
Juvenile Justice Act 2015
2021 amendment: DMs can grant adoption orders. Juveniles 16–18 tried as adults for heinous offences after JJB assessment. Child Welfare Committees strengthened.
- Amended
- 2021
- Ministry
- Ministry of Women & Child Development
Key provisions and changes
- Juveniles 16–18 tried as adults (heinous)
- DM adoption orders (2021)
- Child Welfare Committees
- Foster care framework
- Institutional care standards