Supreme Court to host consultation on a decade of juvenile justice law

The Supreme Court will host a national consultation on October 10–11 on achievements and challenges in implementing the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. Its Juvenile Justice Committee is organising the event with UNICEF.

Chief Justice Surya Kant will inaugurate the consultation, with participation from judges, officials and child-rights specialists.

Sessions will address children in conflict with the law, adoption, institutional care and rehabilitation. State representatives, including those from Karnataka, will share implementation experiences.

Source report: Supreme Court of India press release, 9 October 2026.

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