| Constitution | The State Government must constitute one or more Juvenile Justice Boards in each district to handle cases of children in conflict with the law as per Chapter III of the Act. |
| Composition | The Juvenile Justice Board consists of a Principal Magistrate with at least three years of experience and two social workers, one of whom must be a woman. |
| Qualification of Social Workers | Social workers appointed to the Board should have been actively involved in child welfare for at least seven years or hold a degree in relevant fields like child psychology or law. |
| Disqualification | A person is not eligible to be appointed to the Board if they have violated human or child rights, been convicted of a moral offence, or have a history of child abuse or exploitation. |
| Training Requirement | All members, including the Principal Magistrate, must undergo training and sensitization on child care, protection, and legal provisions within 60 days of appointment. |
| Removal of Members | The Board’s members can be removed if they misuse their powers, miss consecutive meetings without a valid reason, or fail to attend enough meetings in a year. |
| Child Turning 18 During Inquiry | When a child turns 18 during an inquiry, the Board can continue the inquiry and pass orders as if the individual were still a child. |
| Person 18 but Offence Committed as Minor | A person who is 18 but committed an offence when a minor shall be treated as a child during the inquiry process and may be placed in a place of safety. |
| Child-Friendly Procedures | The Board ensures that all procedures are child-friendly, and the venue does not resemble a regular court to avoid intimidating the child. |
| Individual Member Proceedings | If needed, the Board may produce a child before an individual member when the full Board is not sitting. |
| Majority Opinion | The majority opinion of the Board prevails in case of disagreements, with the Principal Magistrate’s opinion being final if there is no majority. |
| Exclusive Jurisdiction | The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over matters related to children in conflict with the law in its district, and its powers can also be exercised by the High Court or Children’s Court in appeals or revisions. |
| Responsibilities | The Board is responsible for ensuring the child’s rights are protected throughout the process, providing legal aid, and conducting regular inspections of institutions for children. |
