JJ Act MCQ Quiz in தமிழ் - Objective Question with Answer for JJ Act - இலவச PDF ஐப் பதிவிறக்கவும்

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Section 44 of the Juvenile Justice Act deals with foster care.
• As per section 44(8) of the Act, the inspection of foster families shall be conducted every month by the Committee in the form as may be prescribed to check the well-being of t the child and whenever a foster family is found lacking in taking care of the child, the child shall be removed from that foster family and shifted to another foster family as the Committee may deem fit.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

•  As per Section 2(k) of the Juvenile Justice Act, a 'juvenile' refers to a person who has not completed eighteen years of age.
• But as per section 15 of the Act, juveniles charged with heinous crimes and who are between the ages of 16 to 18 years can be tried as adults.
• As per section 18(3) of the act, the Juvenile Justice Board after preliminary assessment under section 15 pass an order that there is a need for a trial of the said child as an adult, then the Board may order transfer of the trial of the case to the Children's Court having jurisdiction to try such offences.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• Section 27(8) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000, the District Magistrate shall conduct a quarterly review of the functioning of the Child Welfare Committee.
• One or more Child welfare committees are constituted by the state government for every district.
• The Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, and four other members as the State Government may think fit to appoint, of whom at least one shall be a woman and another, an
  expert on the matters concerning children
• The Committee shall function as a Bench and shall have the powers conferred by the CrPC, 1973 on a Metropolitan Magistrate or of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class.
• The District Magistrate shall be the grievances redressal authority for the Child Welfare Committee and anyone connected with the child, may file a petition before the
  District Magistrate, who shall consider and pass appropriate orders.

The correct answer is A Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate and two social workers (including one woman).

Key Points

• Section 4 of the JJ Act 2015 deal with the composition of the juvenile justice board.

Each Board shall consist of:

• A Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class, as the case may be.
• Two social workers, of whom at least one shall be a woman.
• Bench Formation: These members will form a Bench for exercising the Board's powers.
• Powers of Bench: The Bench will have the same powers conferred upon a Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class (depending on its composition) under the CrPC.
• Principal Magistrate: The Magistrate on the Board will be designated as the Principal Magistrate.

Qualification of Social Workers:

• Minimum 7 years of active involvement in health, education, or welfare activities pertaining to children.
• Alternatively, a practicing professional with a degree in child psychology, psychiatry, sociology, or law.

The correct answer is Section 4

Justice juvenile act was an act passed by the government to ensure children’s protection and provide care to them.

Key Points

• This act was passed in the year 1986 initially after those amendments are done to include the section which further ensured the purpose of the act.
• Two juvenile justice boards are set up under section 4 of the juvenile justice Act 2005.
• The board consists of the judicial magistrate and two social workers. Among the social worker, one has to be a woman.
• The board was created to resolve the issues related to child abuse within 4 months of the time period.
• The purpose of creating a separate court was rehabilitation and reformation and not punishment. Another reason is that it provides the child with an environment that is not mentally disturbing for the child.
• Children of age less than 12 years comes under this juvenile justice act and no criminal proceedings are initiated against them.

Thus, in conclusion, the juvenile justice courts were established under section 4 of the juvenile justice Act of 2005 to protect the child and provide them with safety and care.

Hint

• Section 18: Any juvenile will not be charged along with any adult in a court trial.
• Section 32: Related to an orphaned and abandoned child
• Section 10: The child should be reported immediately to juvenile police as soon as the juvenile is in conflict with the law.

The correct answer is Child against law.

Key Points

• According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, a child who has been charged with or has committed an offense and who has not completed the age of eighteen years on the date of the commission of such offence is' ​​is known as Child against law.

Additional Information

• Abandoned child means a child deserted by his biological or adoptive parents or guardians, who has been declared as abandoned by the Committee after due inquiry;
• Delinquent child or “delinquent” means a child who has committed an act of delinquency and is in need of care or rehabilitation.
• A child in need of care and protection is to be produced before the Child Welfare Committee within 24 hours.
  • The Act provides for compulsory reporting of a child found separated from his guardian.
  • Non-reporting has been treated as a punishable offense.
  • The Child Welfare Committee is to send the child in need of care and protection to an appropriate child care institution and direct a social worker, case worker, or child welfare officer to conduct a social inquiry within 15 days.

The Correct answer is: option 2

Key Points

• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, is focused on children who are in need of care and protection.
• Children in need of care and protection include those who are homeless, abandoned, or living in abusive environments.
• The Act provides for a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposal of matters involving children.
• Separate action for other groups like struggling teens or victim children is not explicitly arranged under this Act.

The correct answer: 2) They must be placed in a rehabilitation facility with access to education and vocational training.

 Key Points

• Section 18 focuses on ensuring that a child found to be in conflict with the law is not simply punished, but is provided with an opportunity for rehabilitation.
• This includes access to education, vocational training, and other forms of support to help reintegrate them into society.

Key Points

• Section 8 outlines the powers, functions, and responsibilities of the Juvenile Justice Board.
• These include deciding on appropriate measures for the rehabilitation, treatment, and reintegration of juveniles, ensuring their welfare while holding them accountable for their actions.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 Key Points

A "child in conflict with law" refers to a person under the age of 18 who has been alleged or found to have committed an offence, as defined under section 2(13) of the Act.

Section 2(13): “child in conflict with law” means a child who is alleged or found to have committed an offence and who has not completed eighteen years of age on the date of commission of such offence