JUVENILE JUSTICE IN INDIA -Simran Sharma When discussing the intricacies of adolescent criminality, the age-old argument between nature and nurture assumes a central role. The key point is this: when should people who aren't legally deemed adults be prosecuted as such, especially in circumstances of extreme violence that call for life in prison or possibly the death penalty? Minors are charged with everything from small infractions to serious felonies. Recent years have seen an increase in juvenile offenses, which highlights how urgent it is to fix flaws in the juvenile judicial system and social machinery. A critical analysis exposes a system that frequently marginalizes and treats children unfairly, apparently unable to provide appropriate reparation. In order to successfully negotiate this difficult terrain, rehabilitation must take precedence over punitive measures, and young offenders must be seen as individuals in need of legal assistance and protection rather than as &q
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