Abstract

CHALLENGES OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN INDIA

Principal, City Academy Law College, Lucknow

Volume: 7 Issue: 4 2017

Abstract:

The issue of juvenile delinquency is notably low but steadily growing in a developing nation like India. The issue of Adolescent delinquency is becoming worse in India. However, compared to rural regions, metropolitan areas have a greater incidence of adolescent delinquency. Juveniles have been more often involved in severe crimes like murder and rape in recent years. The rising rate of juvenile delinquency in India. The issue of juvenile delinquency is one that the government takes seriously, and as a result, new juvenile legislation is periodically enacted.

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