Implementation of Diversion Programme: Ideal vs. Real There is a critical disconnect between the intended purpose of the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act) and its actual implementation. The JJ Act recognizes the need for a tiered approach to handling juvenile cases (case gradation). This approach aims to reduce the burden on the JJB system by […]
Diversion under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (“JJ Act”), in India, can be done at various stages of the justice process to keep juveniles out of the formal judicial proceedings. Diversion aims to handle juveniles in conflict with the law through non-judicial interventions, prioritizing their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Overview The principle of diversion seeks to establish alternate measures for children in conflict with the law, with a view of resorting to court proceedings as a last resort. This approach prioritises the well-being of children and society as a whole (Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, Section 3(xv)). The Committee on the Rights of the Child’s
