According to juvenile justice act, age of juvenile is ?: (A) < 14 years, (B) <16 years, (C) < 18 years, (D) < 20 years
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., < 18 years Juvenile Justice Act 2000 Juvenile justice (care and protection of children Act, 2000 (now Amendment Act 2006) covers :- Juveniles in conflict - child who is alleged to have committed an offence. Children in need of care and protection - children who are neglected, abused, or abandoned. This act defines a juvenile / child as a person who has not completed the age of 18 years.