A 14 year child having lost his father a year ago, is caught shoplifting. the boy will be sent to mcq given below:
Q. A 14 year child having lost his father a year ago, is caught shoplifting. the boy will be sent to(a) Orphanage / |
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⚖️ Rationale: Juvenile Justice ⚖️
A 14-year-old child who has committed shoplifting is considered a Juvenile in conflict with law in the eyes of the law.
According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act in India, children under 18 years of age are never sent to prison.
The question is – Where will a 14-year-old child who has committed theft be sent?
✅ Correct Answer: (b) Remand Home
Remand Home is a place where:
- Juveniles who have broken the law are kept.
- Children stay until the investigation or hearing is complete.
- The emphasis is not on punishment, but on reformation and rehabilitation.
Here, children are provided with a corrective environment so that they can become responsible citizens of society in the future.
Why are the other options incorrect?
(a) Orphanage → This is for orphaned or abandoned children, not for juveniles who have committed crimes.
(c) Prison → No child under the age of 18 is sent to prison, regardless of the crime.
(d) Anganwadi → This is a nutrition and early childhood care center for children under 6 years of age.
✅ Exam Point:
Juvenile offender (Below 18 years) →
➤ Remand Home
(Under the Juvenile Justice Act)
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