Expert Lecture on Juvenile Justice and POCSO Acts Held at CPU

The School of Legal Studies and Governance, Career Point University, Kota, successfully organized an expert lecture on Monday, 7th April 2024. The topic of the session was “The need for coordination of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012: Justice from a legal and child-centric perspective.”

The session was delivered by Shri Raj Kumar Johri, Retired Deputy Director Prosecution, Government of Rajasthan. He shared his deep insights into the purpose, implementation challenges, and legal conflicts between the two important child protection laws. Special focus was given to situations where juveniles become accused in POCSO cases, highlighting the urgent need for coordination between the two Acts.

Shri Johri also addressed the sensitive issue of age of consent, explaining how consensual teenage relationships are often criminalized under POCSO. He stressed the importance of adopting a balanced and reformative approach to the law—one that considers evolving social contexts, psychological maturity, and the core principles of child rights.

The lecture was engaging and thought-provoking, offering students a valuable perspective on how legal systems can better serve children through thoughtful reforms and coordinated implementation.