Juvenile Justice and Children in Conflict with the Law
On 24th November 2025, the India Justice Report (IJR) released a report, titled ‘Juvenile Justice and Children in Conflict with the Law: A Study of Capacity at the Frontlines’.
- The Report paints a picture of a system grappling with structural deficits, high pendency and opaque data.
Major Issues Highlighted
Pendency of Cases in Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs)
- As of 31 October 2023, India’s 362 Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) were handling a total of 100,904 pending cases, with over 55% still unresolved.
- The significant backlog in cases hampers the swift and effective functioning of the juvenile justice system.
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