Which of the following was introduced for the first time in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 

The correct answer is 'Both of the above'

Key Points

• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015:
  • This Act was enacted to ensure the care, protection, development, treatment, and social reintegration of children in difficult circumstances.
  • It also aims to cater to the basic needs of children through proper care, protection, development, treatment, and social integration, by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposal of matters in the best interest of children.
• Foster care:
  • Introduced for the first time under this Act, foster care provides an alternative family environment for children who are unable to live with their biological parents for various reasons.
  • It is a temporary arrangement wherein children are placed in the care of families willing to look after them until they can be reunited with their biological families or placed in a permanent home.
• Treatment of juveniles in adult criminal justice systems in certain cases:
  • Another significant introduction by the Act is the provision to treat juveniles aged 16 to 18 years as adults if they commit heinous offenses.
  • This provision aims to address the rising instances of serious crimes committed by juveniles and ensures that justice is served, considering the severity of the offense.