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25. Discuss the penalties for non-compliance with provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
- Operating Unregistered Institutions: Section 42 imposes penalties for operating unregistered child care institutions, including fines and closure.
- Failure to Report Offences: Section 86 penalizes individuals or institutions for failing to report offences against children.
- Corporal Punishment: Institutions found guilty of employing corporal punishment face penalties under Section 82.
- Inadequate Care and Protection: Failure to provide adequate care and protection leads to fines or imprisonment.
- Repeat Violations: Repeat violations result in enhanced penalties and stricter monitoring.
- Non-Reporting of Abuse or Trafficking: Non-reporting of child abuse or trafficking is punishable under Section 86.
- Sale or Purchase of Children: Selling or buying children leads to imprisonment under Section 79.
- Personal Liability of Directors: Directors of institutions are personally held liable for violations.
- Mismanagement of Funds: Mismanagement of funds or misuse of government grants results in penalties.
- Non-Compliance with Adoption Regulations: Non-compliance with adoption regulations under Section 73 leads to suspension of the adoption agency.
- Compliance with CWC Orders: Child care institutions must ensure mandatory compliance with rehabilitation orders from CWCs.
- Monitoring by State Government: The State Government monitors institutions to ensure compliance with penalties and corrective measures.
- Case Law – Childline India Foundation v. Union of India (2019): Reinforced penalties for non-compliance with child protection laws.
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