Shahid Ahmad Syed Bukhari, Research Scholar (LLM), School of Law, University of Kashmir. Rabia Rashid, Research Scholar (LLM), School of Law, University of Kashmir. ABSTRACT Juvenile delinquency has emerged as one of the most serious social and legal challenges in India, affecting not only young offenders but also their families, victims and society at large. Criminal behaviour among juveniles creates deep-rooted psychological, social and economic consequences. While victims of crime are the...