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Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This Act is the cornerstone of child protection legislation in India, crucial for understanding social justice, governance, and the legal framework for vulnerable sections. Knowledge of its provisions and the bodies it establishes is essential for GS2.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, is a comprehensive statutory framework in India that provides for the care, protection, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of children in need of care and protection (CNCP) and children in conflict with law (CCL). It replaced the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Purpose

Comprehensive framework for CNCP and CCL

Key Provisions

Mandates registration of Child Care Institutions (CCIs), evaluation of service delivery structures, emphasis on family-based care.

Statutory Bodies

Establishes Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) and Child Welfare Committees (CWCs).

Rehabilitation Focus

Stipulates rehabilitation and social reintegration based on Individual Care Plans, prioritizing family-based care.

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Key Sections of JJ Act, 2015

SectionProvision
Section 39Rehabilitation and social reintegration through Individual Care Plan, preferably family-based care.
Section 40Restoration and protection by CCIs; CWC empowers restoration to parents/guardians.
Section 41Mandatory registration of all Child Care Institutions.
Section 42Penal action for non-registration of Child Care Institutions.
Section 55Evaluation of functioning of service delivery structures (JJB, CWC, etc.).

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Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaSocial Justice & Development

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)Statutory body for children in conflict with law
Child Welfare Committee (CWC)Statutory body for children in need of care and protection
Child Care Institutions (CCIs)Provide institutional care
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Comprehensive law for CNCP and CCL.
  • Mandates registration of Child Care Institutions (CCIs).
  • Establishes Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) and Child Welfare Committees (CWCs).
  • Prioritizes family-based rehabilitation and social reintegration.
  • Provides for evaluation of service delivery structures.

High-confidence PYQs

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2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

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2024Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

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2023Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

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2018Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

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2017Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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2016Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

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Topic timeline

Social Justice & Development
Prelims 2016· Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

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Open question
Prelims 2017· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: 1. The families coming under the category...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

Consider the following statements : Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotiv...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benef...

Open question
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Open question

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Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

Open question

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Open question

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22 Jul 2026 · The JJ Act, 2015, is India's primary law for child protection, covering children in need of care and protection and those in conflict with law. It mandates CCI registration, establishes JJBs and CWCs, and prioritizes family-based rehabilitation.

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