The Kerala High Court recently issued 15 directions to the state to improve the juvenile justice system and its implementation. The court’s order has reignited the discussions on the need to address the existing flaws in protecting children in conflict with the law across the country. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO

To get a deeper understanding into the challenges, progress and reforms within the juvenile justice system across India, the Indian Express spoke to juvenile justice expert and child rights lawyer Anant Kumar Asthana who specialises in laws related to children.

What are the major challenges in the functioning of the juvenile justice system in our country?

Asthana : Since children are not a voter in a democracy and the Juvenile Justice System is created to deliver rights

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