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International Journal of Forensic Science

Volume  7, Issue 1,  January–June 2024, Pages 35-38
 

Original Article

Juvenile Delinquency, Current Scenario Analysis: A Retrospective Study

Jeaby R.C1 , Chhote Raja Patle2 , Isha Rajput3 , Anita Yadav

M.Sc Student, 2,3 Assistant Professor, 4 Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Science, Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal 462022, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Juvenile delinquency is defined as antisocial or criminal behavior by children under the age of eighteen. There is an increase in juvenile crimes in India at a panic rate, and most of them are involved in violent crimes. The increase in such crimes is a serious threat to society and the nation. This study aims to analyze the most reported types of crimes and age groups of children involved in crime in the current scenario. This study has been done by visiting a juvenile home and a few police stations in Kerala and collecting details of recent juvenile crimes that have been reported there between the years 2016 to 2021. The result of the study revealed that most of the juvenile involved in the criminal activities were between the ages of 15 to 18. The majority of the cases reported involved theft and burglary. In conclusion, the study suggested some preventive measure for juvenile crimes in our society for a better future ahead.


Keywords : Juvenile Delinquency; Antisocial; Criminal Activity; Burglary; Theft; Current Scenario.
Corresponding Author : Anita Yadav