JJ Act MCQ Quiz in தமிழ் - Objective Question with Answer for JJ Act - இலவச PDF ஐப் பதிவிறக்கவும்

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• Section 27(8) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000, the District Magistrate shall conduct a quarterly review of the functioning of the Child Welfare Committee.
• One or more Child welfare committees are constituted by the state government for every district.
• The Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, and four other members as the State Government may think fit to appoint, of whom at least one shall be a woman and another, an
  expert on the matters concerning children
• The Committee shall function as a Bench and shall have the powers conferred by the CrPC, 1973 on a Metropolitan Magistrate or of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class.
• The District Magistrate shall be the grievances redressal authority for the Child Welfare Committee and anyone connected with the child, may file a petition before the
  District Magistrate, who shall consider and pass appropriate orders.

The correct answer is A Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate and two social workers (including one woman).

Key Points

• Section 4 of the JJ Act 2015 deal with the composition of the juvenile justice board.

Each Board shall consist of:

• A Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class, as the case may be.
• Two social workers, of whom at least one shall be a woman.
• Bench Formation: These members will form a Bench for exercising the Board's powers.
• Powers of Bench: The Bench will have the same powers conferred upon a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class (depending on its composition) under the CrPC.
• Principal Magistrate: The Magistrate on the Board will be designated as the Principal Magistrate.

Qualification of Social Workers:

• Minimum 7 years of active involvement in health, education, or welfare activities pertaining to children.
• Alternatively, a practicing professional with a degree in child psychology, psychiatry, sociology, or law.

The correct answer is Section 4

Justice juvenile act was an act passed by the government to ensure children’s protection and provide care to them.

Key Points

• This act was passed in the year 1986 initially after those amendments are done to include the section which further ensured the purpose of the act.
• Two juvenile justice boards are set up under section 4 of the juvenile justice Act 2005.
• The board consists of the judicial magistrate and two social workers. Among the social worker, one has to be a woman.
• The board was created to resolve the issues related to child abuse within 4 months of the time period.
• The purpose of creating a separate court was rehabilitation and reformation and not punishment. Another reason is that it provides the child with an environment that is not mentally disturbing for the child.
• Children of age less than 12 years comes under this juvenile justice act and no criminal proceedings are initiated against them.

Thus, in conclusion, the juvenile justice courts were established under section 4 of the juvenile justice Act of 2005 to protect the child and provide them with safety and care.

Hint

• Section 18: Any juvenile will not be charged along with any adult in a court trial.
• Section 32: Related to an orphaned and abandoned child
• Section 10: The child should be reported immediately to juvenile police as soon as the juvenile is in conflict with the law.

The correct answer is Child against law.

Key Points

• According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, a child who has been charged with or has committed an offense and who has not completed the age of eighteen years on the date of the commission of such offence is' ​​is known as Child against law.

Additional Information

• Abandoned child means a child deserted by his biological or adoptive parents or guardians, who has been declared as abandoned by the Committee after due inquiry;
• Delinquent child or “delinquent” means a child who has committed an act of delinquency and is in need of care or rehabilitation.
• A child in need of care and protection is to be produced before the Child Welfare Committee within 24 hours.
  • The Act provides for compulsory reporting of a child found separated from his guardian.
  • Non-reporting has been treated as a punishable offense.
  • The Child Welfare Committee is to send the child in need of care and protection to an appropriate child care institution and direct a social worker, case worker, or child welfare officer to conduct a social inquiry within 15 days.

The Correct answer is: option 2

Key Points

• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, is focused on children who are in need of care and protection.
• Children in need of care and protection include those who are homeless, abandoned, or living in abusive environments.
• The Act provides for a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposal of matters involving children.
• Separate action for other groups like struggling teens or victim children is not explicitly arranged under this Act.

The correct answer: 2) They must be placed in a rehabilitation facility with access to education and vocational training.

 Key Points

• Section 18 focuses on ensuring that a child found to be in conflict with the law is not simply punished, but is provided with an opportunity for rehabilitation.
• This includes access to education, vocational training, and other forms of support to help reintegrate them into society.

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

• Detention in a police lockup for a maximum period of one week: The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 prohibits the detention of a child in a police lockup. Such detention would violate the rights of the child and is against the principles of juvenile justice.
•  Detention in a juvenile home for period exceeding three years: While a child found to be in conflict with the law may be placed in a special home or observation home as per the provisions of the Act, the maximum period of detention cannot exceed three years, and it depends on the gravity of the offense committed by the child.
• Release on bail under the supervision of a probation officer: While bail provisions exist, release on bail is not the primary order under Section 18 of the Act. Bail may be granted in appropriate cases, but the primary consideration is the welfare of the child and the principles of restorative justice.
• Referral to a Juvenile Justice  Board for inquiry and disposition: When a child is found to be in conflict with the law, the appropriate procedure under the Juvenile Justice Act is to refer the case to the Juvenile Justice Board for inquiry and disposition. The Board assesses the circumstances of the case, including the age and needs of the child, and decides on appropriate measures, which may include counseling, probation, or placement in a special home, among others.

The correct answer is Option 4

Key Points

• Section 105 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 deals with the juvenile justice fund.
• The State Government may create a fund in such name as it thinks fit for the welfare and rehabilitation of the children dealt with under this Act.
• There shall be credited to the fund such voluntary donations, contributions or subscriptions as may be made by any individual or organisation.
• The fund created under section 105(1) shall be administered by the Department of the State Government implementing this Act in such manner and for such purposes as may be prescribed.

The Correct answer is Rehabilitation and social reintegration of juvenile offenders.

Key Points

• The primary objective of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) is to ensure the best interests of children alleged or found to be in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection. 

Objectives -

• Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of children.
• Prevent child delinquency and provide opportunities for rehabilitation and social reintegration.
• Protect children from exploitation, abuse, and neglect.
• Promote the development of children and ensure their right to education and health care.

The correct answer is option 1.Key Points

• The Supreme Court In Thirumoorthy Versus State Represented By The Inspector Of Police 2024 held that the conviction of the accused child who was a 'child in conflict with law' cannot be sustained unless the preliminary assessment to ascertain the physical and mental capacity of the child to commit the crime and the need to try the child as an adult or a juvenile was adhered to as the mandatory requirements under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
• It further held “By virtue of Section 19(1), the Children's Court, upon receiving such report of preliminary assessment undertaken by the Board under Section 15 may further decide as to whether there is a need for trial of the child as an adult or not.”
• Supreme Court held that the procedure provided under Sections 15 and 19 is to be mandatorily followed by the court while trying the accused child for committing the heinous offence(s) under JJ Act.