Sahiba Verma & Jaspreet Kaur, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Alliance School of Law
ABSTRACT
This research paper discusses juvenile offenders and their reformative methods and examines the measures required for their re- existence into the mainstream society. India's sentencing laws are relatively mild when it comes to juvenile offenders. The function of courts is to provide justice. Following the conclusion of the trial, the court will either decide to punish those who were found guilty or release those who were found innocent based on the evidence provided. Children are offered caution, probation, and transfer in a correctional institution as forms of treatment. If the court finds that there is a choice between a fine and detention for the penalty, the fine will be given priority. The judge should consider an alternative penalty for the offense when the nature of the offense is serious, and the offender's behaviour requires greater punishment than a fine.
