Innocence Preserved: Principles and Pathways of the JJ Act 2015

Section 15 embodies India's progressive yet pragmatic juvenile justice evolution, recognizing 16-18 year old cognitive heterogeneity while maintaining child protection primacy. However, implementation deficits compromise constitutional and international rights commitments.Judicial interventions have established fairness benchmarks, but systemic reforms remain imperative. Standardized protocols, expert involvement, and data transparency will transform preliminary assessment from potential rights violation gateway to genuine justice balancing mechanism.India must invest in juvenile justice infrastructure matching legislative ambition, ensuring Section 15 fulfills dual promise of child protection and societal security through evidence-based, child-centric implementation.

Pagina's: 42, Paperback, Eliva Press