SUPREME COURT LEGAL AID COMMITTEE vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court directed that under the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986, District Judges must report on the number of juveniles detained in regular jails and the establishment of juvenile courts and homes. The Court emphasized the societal responsibility to provide a protective environment for children's growth and development, asserting that it is a paramount obligation of governance. Additionally, the Court mandated the framing of necessary statutory rules under Section 62 of the Act to ensure effective enforcement and monitoring of juvenile justice provisions.