CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure confines the juvenile court’s jurisdiction to youths under 16 years old who have committed offenses not punishable by death or life imprisonment. The Central Children Act of 1960 has a broader definition of delinquency and extends the age to 18 for girls.

Detailed explanation-2: -Juveniles accused of a crime or detained for a crime are brought before the JJB under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000 (amended in 2006). Under this act and provisions of the Criminal Code Procedure children are not to be taken to a regular criminal court.

Detailed explanation-3: -Delhi established its first court, about four years ago, to deal with the deposition of witnesses such as children, and a special court was established in Telangana earlier this year in the same vein.

Detailed explanation-4: -juvenile court, also called children’s court, special court handling problems of delinquent, neglected, or abused children. The juvenile court fulfills the government’s role as substitute parent, and, where no juvenile court exists, other courts must assume the function.