Bill to amend juvenile justice law introduced in Lok Sabha
A invoice to amend the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, which seeks to enhance the position of district magistrates and extra district magistrates, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Shashi Tharoor (Cong) opposed the invoice on the introduction stage however Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani rejected the factors raised by him.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021 was later introduced by a voice vote.
As per the Cabinet choice, in each district, the district Justice of the Peace and the extra district Justice of the Peace will get the facility to monitor the capabilities of businesses answerable for the implementation of the Act.
The district youngster safety unit can even perform beneath the district Justice of the Peace.
According to amendments cleared by the Cabinet final month, earlier than turning into a member of the kid welfare committee, background and academic qualification checks shall be included.Â
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