(a) whether juvenile crimes are on the rise;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor ;
(c) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Union Government to handle juvenile
crime cases;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Union Government to check the rise in such crimes?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) & (d) The Model Rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)
Act, 2000 provide for detailed handling of juveniles in conflict with law including their
institutional management and procedure to be followed in holding inquiries.
(e) Does not arise.