Analysis Of Various Aspects Of Bail To Juvenile In India

Dr. Hina Gupta, Assistant Professor, Shri Ram College of Law, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.)

ABSTRACT

In Indian criminal law, a Child below age of 18 years has a special status as juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act-2015. The phrase “bail is a rule and jail is an exception” has been made more relevant in case of juvenile under the above Act. The age group of juvenile is a very sensitive age where sometimes they are not well known to the nature and consequences of their act and sometimes circumstances as well as due to their tender age, they do some acts which covers under the definition of offences in respective laws. This article deals with the law of bail to juveniles, the forum who deals bail matters, categorisation of offences, circumstances when bail to juveniles should be granted as well as when the same should be declined. The article throws light on the law of bail to juveniles in the light of applicable laws as well as the laws settled by the courts. Furthermore, this article stresses upon to improve the functionality and approach of judiciary while dealing with bail matters of juveniles. I am sure that the legal fraternity would be benefitted by this article.