Question : JUVENILE JUSTICE CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT



(a) whether the Government proposes to amend the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 to redefine the juvenile with alternate age;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Supreme Court has also issued directions recently to the Government to amend the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and Rules;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)

(a) & (b): The amendment to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, is under consideration in the Ministry.

(c) to (e): No, Madam. Does not arise.