Juvenile delinquency in India

Causes and prevention

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS4.9343

Authors

  • Ashutosh Chauhan BA.LLB (Hons.) 5th Year Student, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India
  • Vivek Shukla Assistant Professor, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India
  • Ankesh BA.LLB. 5th Year Student, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India
  • Mansi Sharma Assistant Professor, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India

Keywords:

child, juvenile, delinquency, crime, law

Abstract

In India, juvenile delinquency is a major problem that has ruined the lives of many young people. Juvenile criminality and related issues have a variety of effects for adolescents, their families, and society as a whole. The issue affects more than just crime victims. It does, however, have consequences for the juvenile delinquents household, career, and society at large. Victims of youthful delinquency are the most obvious victims. The most serious consequences of juvenile offences are socioeconomic and psychological issues that affect their family members and society as a whole. Juveniles participating in robberies, rapes, and assaults are sometimes significant because of psychiatric issues. Juveniles become accustomed to consuming alcohol or other substances as a result of their illicit actions. This study's main purpose is to look at the psychological and legal aspects of juvenile delinquency. The researcher has also thrown light on different judicial framework of Juvenile delinquency and the claim of juvenility with different case laws following with the conclusion.

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Published

21-06-2022

How to Cite

Chauhan, A., Shukla, V., Ankesh, A., & Sharma, M. (2022). Juvenile delinquency in India: Causes and prevention. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S4), 3752–3761. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS4.9343

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