No child between 16 and 18 years of age in conflict with law will be handcuffed or sent to jail or lock-up, according to the draft rules of Juvenile Justice Act 2015 that was released yesterday.
The rules that were released by Women and Child Development MinisterManeka Gandhi prescribe detailed child friendly procedures for police, Juvenile Justice Board and Children's court to deal with children in conflict with law.
According to the draft rules, proper medical and legal aid will be provided to juvenile criminals and their parents and guardians will be duly informed.
"The Board and the Children's Court are to adhere to the principle of best interest of the child and the objective of rehabilitation and reintegration of child in the society," Gandhi said, after releasing the draft rules.
According to the rules, every state government is required to set up at least one 'place of safety' for the rehabilitation of such children. The rules prescribe for extensive services to be provided to such children through regular monitoring.
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