#juvenile justice

Inside the Juvenile Justice System in Nagaland

Nagaland's juvenile justice system provides institutional care for minors, but experts warn of critical gaps in rehabilitation and community support.

Naro Jamir • 4 Sep 2026

Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Calls for Juvenile Justice Reform

Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere demands a shift toward restorative justice, marking a decade of the Juvenile Justice Act in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026

High Court to Review Decade of Juvenile Justice Act

The Meghalaya High Court and Social Welfare department gather tomorrow to assess ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 at a state level meeting.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Rising Juvenile Crime in Nagaland Goes Largely Unreported

Juvenile crime is climbing in Nagaland, but many cases remain undocumented as families and villages handle incidents internally instead of using legal channels.

Naro Jamir • 2 Sep 2026

Understanding India’s Juvenile Justice Framework

India's Juvenile Justice Act of 2015 provides a legal framework to protect children, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for offenders.

Naro Jamir • 24 Aug 2026

Guwahati Police officer faces backlash over alleged student intimidation

An audio clip links a Guwahati police officer to the questioning of a minor regarding a political protest, sparking demands for an official inquiry.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026