Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 by Taxmann

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is an authoritative and comprehensive legal reference designed to meet the requirements of professionals, institutions, and stakeholders engaged with juvenile justice, child welfare, and child protection laws in India. The 2026 Edition incorporates the amended and updated statutory text of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, together with the relevant Rules, Regulations, and allied instruments in force. This publication serves as an essential resource for understanding the statutory, procedural, and institutional framework governing the care, protection, rehabilitation, social reintegration, and adoption of children under Indian law. The inclusion of concise section-wise notes enhances interpretative clarity while preserving the integrity of a Bare Act, making it suitable for both practical application and academic reference.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Practitioners, Judges & Law Firms – For authoritative statutory reference, litigation support, advisory work, and courtroom application in juvenile justice matters
• Child Rights Activists, NGOs & Social Workers – For compliance, implementation of child protection programmes, and rights-based advocacy
• Police, Juvenile Justice Boards & Child Welfare Committees – As a ready reckoner for statutory duties, prescribed procedures, and compliance requirements
• Government Officials, Policy Makers & Administrators – For enforcement, monitoring, supervision, and policy formulation relating to juvenile justice and child welfare
• Academicians & Students – For study, examination preparation, training programmes, and research in child law, social work, criminology, and allied disciplines

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act [Act No. 2 of 2016] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Authentic and Updated Bare Act] Presents the verbatim and amended text of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, as in force
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to amendment through appropriate amendment footnotes, enabling readers to understand the legal position during the pre-amendment period
• [Section-wise Notes] Each provision is supplemented with concise explanatory notes that clarify scope, intent, and procedural application, aiding interpretation without compromising the Bare Act format
• [Rules and Allied Legislation] Includes the applicable Juvenile Justice Rules, Adoption Regulations, and other allied statutory instruments relevant to child care, protection, and adoption
• [User-friendly Structure] Logically arranged with clear chapterisation, headings, and statutory sequencing for ease of reference
• [Forms, Schedules & Appendices] Incorporates prescribed statutory forms, schedules, and procedural formats required for proceedings and compliance under the Act
• [Value for Multiple Stakeholders] Designed to be equally helpful for legal professionals, enforcement authorities, social sector organisations, and academic users
• [Suitable for Training & Examinations] Serves as a recommended statutory reference for professional training programmes, capacity-building initiatives, and academic courses on juvenile justice and child rights

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Chapter-wise Arrangement – Systematically divided into chapters covering preliminary provisions, guiding principles, Juvenile Justice Boards, procedures for children in conflict with law, Child Welfare Committees, rehabilitation and reintegration, adoption, offences against children, and miscellaneous provisions
• Separate Rules & Regulations Sections – Dedicated sections for the Rules and allied Regulations, each presented with their respective chapters and statutory forms
• Extensive Indexing & Navigation Aids – Includes a detailed subject index, table of contents, and cross-references to facilitate quick access and efficient research
• Practical Appendices – Forms, schedules, and procedural tools compiled for ready reference and day-to-day use