Abstract: A Child is a national asset to every State and a key factor in shaping a family’s future at a basic level, society in general, and a nation in the broader domain. ‘Children in conflict with law’ have been treated rehabilitatively by enacting beneficial statutory legislations in light of increasing child proper awareness globally. ‘The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015’ is a special legislation in India that comprehensively discusses the provisions relating to the procedure of treating a child as an adult or juvenile depending upon the result of inquiry conducted by the procedure as laid down in the Act and repercussions of the findings of the Board or the Children’s Court. This study emphasizes the interpretation through recent judicial precedent to comprehend the legal intricacies of dealing with a child trial under the special statutory laws prevalent in India.
Keywords: Child, Juvenile offenders, JJ Act, Adult, Child trial, Children Court.