JUVENILE JUSTICE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: EXAMINING CONSENT, CAPACITY, AND CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY UNDER BNS‑2023 AND OTHER LAWS
Rudra Pratap Singh, student, 3rd semester pursuing BALLB hons. at IILM university, Greater Noida (India)
Adv. Paras Yadav, Advocate at Civil Court RDC Ghaziabad, (India)
The digital age has changed how young people interact, communicate, and get involved in possibly illegal activities. With the rise of social media, online gaming, and digital platforms, issues of consent, capacity, and criminal responsibility have become more complex. This paper examines juvenile justice in India, focusing on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS‑2023) framework, relevant parts of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act), the Indian Penal Code, and other relevant laws. By looking at legal provisions, court interpretations, and new challenges in cyberspace, this research points out gaps, suggests policy changes, and considers how the legal system can protect children while ensuring accountability in the digital world.
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