SHORT ANSWER:
The recent revisions to the Juvenile Justice Act focus on the treatment and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law.
DETAILS:
- The Act emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment for juveniles.
- It allows for the establishment of Child Welfare Committees for better handling of juvenile cases.
- It includes provisions for the care and protection of children.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Juveniles may be tried as adults for heinous crimes, depending on their age and the nature of the offense.
SOURCE:
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
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