India’s juvenile justice system is increasingly failing the very children it is meant to protect. Poor infrastructure, overcrowded reform homes, lack of trained staff, and delayed legal processes are depriving young offenders of meaningful rehabilitation. Instead of being guided back into society, many children are exposed to neglect and abuse, pushing them further toward crime. Experts warn that without urgent reforms and proper support systems, thousands of vulnerable youths may lose their opportunity for a genuine second chance at life.
