Juvenile Justice System vis-a-vis Rights of Children in India

Child is future of nation’. Child is the most valuable asset on earth and needs to be protected, improvised and utilized accordingly. However, violence by children is serous issue under consideration across globe. While dealing with children engaged in violence, their rights need to be prioritized along with other issues. Juvenile justice system deals with and comprises network of institutions and procedures intended to uphold the laws, resolve conflicts, ensure fair process and peace in the society. While designing and drafting of juvenile justice system, care has to be taken that the rights of children are protected and respected and at the same time interests of society are also to be taken care of. The UN Convention on Rights of Children (UNCRC) outlines the human rights of children and its availability without discrimination. It speaks about rights of juveniles to be followed while trying juvenile in conflict with law along with other rights. It principally outlines investigation, trial, punishments, rehabilitation, and other aligned actions with respect to such juveniles.