Rising Juvenile Crime in India : A Crime Against Society? or Crime Stemming in Society

The recent incident of Pune Porsche Case where a Juvenile was allegedly involved in killing Two IT professionals by rash driving allegedly in a drunken state, has yet again raised concerns over the rising Juvenile Delinquency in India, which is a complex social issues and requires a deep understanding of causative factors. Minor’s actions are largely shaped by his surroundings, his family, peers, teachers and society at large, having deep  impact on the upbringing of a child. An understanding of the factors contributing to rising Juvenility also help in forming the possible solutions to curb the rising / concerning  issue  in India. This Article examines the underlying causes and potential solutions to Juvenile Crimes in India .

Keywords:
Crime, Juvenile, Society