Juvenile Justice
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Bihar court grants bail to 8-year-old boy arrested for rioting
The minor was arrested on September 8. His age was recorded as 13 by the police.
Aishwarya Iyer
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‘He is only 8’: In Bihar, a mother fights for release of minor son arrested after communal clash
However, the Bihar Police have recorded his age as 13. Siwan district magistrate insists that this was not an incident of communal violence.
Aishwarya Iyer
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Judges in Canada are sentencing juvenile offenders to chess – and the results are promising
In Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, an alternative initiative sees youth who commit non-violent crimes sentenced to 25 hours of chess instruction.
Monique Sedgwick, The Conversation, Jeffrey MacCormack, The Conversation & Lance Grigg, The Conversation
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Supreme Court instructs states to set up child welfare boards, asks HC chief justices to monitor it
The court was hearing a petition that urged it to direct states to ensure that the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, was implemented effectively.
Scroll Staff
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A year since the new Juvenile Justice Act came into being, chaos rules its implementation
Experts say its provisions – including the clause on trying minors as adults – are shrouded in ambiguity, making interpretation difficult.
Bhavya Dore
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The amended Juvenile Justice Act is a flagrant rejection of 21st-century science
It is short-sighted to ignore the fact that a large number of children are exposed to a set of stresses significant enough to delay their ability to regulate impulsive decision-making.
Deepak Jayarajan and Prabhat K Chand
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Sent to a juvenile home at age 32: The unique and bizarre travails of Mr X
The vagaries of the Indian justice system have tormented Mr X. He was sent to an adult prison for a murder at age 17, and to a juvenile home for the same crime 14 years later.
Bhavya Dore
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Why do children commit crimes? Three juveniles tell their stories
Bullying, peer pressure and the need for cash are some of the triggers.
Bhavya Dore
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India's children would be better protected if UN treaty is properly implemented: Report
Though the Convention on Child Rights is frequently cited by courts, it has yet to be made part of the law in the country, say experts.
Bhavya Dore
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Sexual abuse appears alarmingly widespread in US juvenile justice facilities
Amid significant reforms, a government report has cited failure to act against staff abusers of juveniles in detention.
Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica
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Changing juvenile law won't help victims of heinous crimes: legal expert Mrinal Satish
The noted law professor discusses the flaws in the juvenile justice bill passed by Rajya Sabha and how the name 'Nirbhaya' is steeped in stereotypes.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Juvenile Justice Bill: 23 US states have moved to reverse approach to child law that India is taking
In the west, the focus is increasingly on restorative, rather than punitive justice systems.
Bhavya Dore
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa