The question (15 marks)
Describe the constitution and functions of the Juvenile Justice Board and the procedure it follows in an inquiry into an offence alleged against a child, and explain when and how a child may be tried as an adult. (15 marks)
MU Module IV — the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, Chapters III and IV
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Juvenile Justice Act 2015 and POCSO 2012 of Criminal Procedure (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023), Juvenile Justice Act 2015, POCSO 2012.
Authorities you will need
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, s. 15
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