NUSRL Ranchi Organizes State Level Consultation on “Reflecting on 10 Years of the Juvenile Justice System”
Experts Discuss Child Protection, Rehabilitation & Future Reforms in Juvenile Justice Framework
National University of Study and Research in Law successfully organized a State Level Consultation on the theme “Reflecting on 10 Years of the Juvenile Justice System” on 15 May 2026 through its Centre for Child Rights.
The consultation served as a significant platform for academicians, legal experts, practitioners, and child rights stakeholders to deliberate on the implementation, challenges, and future of the Juvenile Justice framework in India.
Vice Chancellor and Distinguished Experts Attend the Consultation
The programme was graced by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ashok R. Patil and Dean of Faculty Prof. Dr. K. Syamala.
The consultation witnessed participation from distinguished experts and professionals including:
- Priti Srivastava
- UNICEF Jharkhand
- Bikas Kumar Srivastava
- Ashit Kumar Modi
- Rimjhim Vaishnavi
- Dr. Rajshree Verma
- Dr. Avinash Kumar
- Dr. Utkarsh Verma
- Shubham Srivastava
- Soni Bhola
- Dr. Julian Seal Pasari
- Dr. Rabindra Kumar Pathak
Focus on Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
The discussions centered around key provisions and implementation challenges of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. Important topics included:
- Child protection mechanisms
- Rehabilitation and reintegration of children
- Adoption regulations
- Institutional care systems
- Strengthening child rights protection in Jharkhand and across India
Speakers emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among government institutions, legal professionals, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to ensure effective implementation of child protection laws and policies.
Need for Continuous Reforms Highlighted
The consultation also highlighted the need for continuous reforms, awareness, and sensitization to address emerging challenges in the Juvenile Justice system.
The event concluded with a collective commitment toward strengthening the child rights ecosystem and promoting a more inclusive, sensitive, and child-centric justice framework in India.
