#juvenile justice

Assam Board Orders Teen Tried as Adult in Rape-Murder Case

A 17-year-old accused in a Hailakandi rape-murder case will face adult trial. The decision followed psychological assessments and legal review.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Oct 2026

Patna High Court Orders Probe Into Cross-State Cannabis Smuggling

The Patna High Court ordered a police inquiry after two minors allegedly trafficked 60 kg of cannabis from Assam to Bihar in an unregistered vehicle.

Timungpi Terang • 21 Sep 2026

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