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3. What are the Pros and Cons of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015?
| Pros | Cons |
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| Treats juveniles differently from adult offenders, recognizing their capacity for reform. | Allows juveniles aged 16-18 to be tried as adults in certain heinous crimes, raising concerns. |
| Provides safeguards like the right to dignity, a fair trial, and protection from harm. | Some argue it’s too lenient, offering inadequate deterrence for juveniles committing serious crimes. |
| Offers rehabilitation through education, counseling, and vocational training. | Implementation challenges due to inadequate resources and infrastructure. |
| Ensures care and protection services, like foster care and adoption, for vulnerable children. | Lack of uniformity in applying provisions, leading to potential misuse. |
| Prevents discrimination and promotes reintegration into society. | Difficulties in monitoring and managing inter-country adoptions. |
| Child Welfare Committees provide timely interventions for children in need of care. | Overburdened Juvenile Justice Boards may delay decisions and affect children’s welfare. |
| Addresses child-specific crimes, ensuring harsher penalties for traffickers and abusers. | Community resistance to rehabilitating juvenile offenders in residential areas. |
| Promotes fast-track courts to handle child-related cases efficiently. | Fast-track courts might focus more on disposal speed than comprehensive justice. |
| Supports families in adopting abandoned or orphaned children. | Concerns about juveniles faking age to escape harsher adult punishments. |
| Integrates international adoption norms to prevent child trafficking. | Limited training for officials involved leads to inconsistent enforcement. |
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