Jammu: Justice Hasnain Masoodi, Chairperson, Selection-cum-Oversight Committee, Juvenile Justice Act, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here Tuesday.
Justice Masoodi briefed Governor about the progress so far achieved and the constitution of 22 Juvenile Justice Boards and, besides, Child Welfare Committees. This has been done under the aegis of the Juvenile Justice Act which is a welfare legislation for securing the interests of the children in conflict with law but also those who are in need of care and protection.
Governor stressed the need to address the especial needs of children in conflict with law and ensure their fair treatment as per the prescription of the Act and Rules. He observed that the constitution of the Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees will help the Judicial Officers to better enforce the Juvenile Justice System and enable the provisions of the Statute to be implemented in its letter and spirit.
