16 Years Old- Not a Juvenile now

                  16 Years Old- Not a Juvenile now

Juvenile Justice Bill, 2015

The Juvenile Justice Act, which allows children aged 16 to 18 years to be tried as adults in cases of heinous offences The Act passed by Rajya Sabha during Winter Session has got President’s assent now and became an act. The demand of such legislation came when the country was witnessing the release of an accused Juvenile Mohd. Afroz in heinous rape case of Nirbhaya, but unfortunately the new Juvenile Justice bill will not be applicable on that Rapist. Till 1999 the age of adult for heinous crime was 16 years but that was increased to 18 years. Now-a-days as we know the Puberty age is decreasing day-by-day. During the era of Internet & various Hi-Tech sources now you cannot say that a 14-15 year child doesn’t know anything about Libido. Therefore Govt.’s Decision to reduce the age from 18 to 16 for heinous crimes should be hailed.

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