Cabinet will take up Juvenile Justice Bill for discussion today, say sources
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet will take up Juvenile Justice Bill for discussion in the meeting on Tuesday evening, sources said. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has recommended that juveniles should be treated at par with adults in case of heinous crimes like rape.
The matter was earlier referred to a Parliamentary Panel which rejected the proposal saying it was against fundamental rights of justice.
Maneka had rejected the panel’s provisions and has prepared a cabinet note.
The matter was earlier referred to a Parliamentary Panel which rejected the proposal saying it was against fundamental rights of justice.
On Monday, the Supreme Court said there was a need to re-examine various laws dealing with juveniles involved in heinous crimes like murder and rape and asked the government to see whether necessary changes could be done to have a deterrent effect.
The apex court asked Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi to consult competent authorities and suggest to it whether the relevant laws can be “re-looked, re-scrutinized and re-visited” for sending a message to the society that life of the victim was equally important under the rule of law.
It said the spurt in involvement of minors in heinous crimes like rape, murder and dacoity stressed the imperative need to mull changes in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.
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