Reformative Justice as a Framework for Juvenile Justice Reform

Abstract

The age old question and endless point of discussion and debate has been the age of the Child in conflict with law. Having said and read that, this paper endeavors to the shift further and forward towards the disposition alternatives when it comes to finally determining the Justice with reference to the child in conflict with law. The concerned Act provides an assortment of disposition alternatives. However, the usage of these has been the main point of concern and uncovers a need for further research and deliberation. Reformative or not, what then is the true nature of Juvenile Justice system, this paper tries to overview the same.