Which of the following orders may not be passed by the Juvenile Justice Board after conducting inquiry of a child in conflict with law:
Verified Answer
A. Direct the child to attend a school
B. Direct the child to attend a vocational training centre
C. Sentence the child to imprisonment till he attains 18 years of age
D. Direct the child to perform community service
Explanation:
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, is based on the principle of rehabilitation and reform, not punitive punishment. Section 18 of the Act lists various orders the Juvenile Justice Board can pass, which include directing the child to attend school, vocational training, or perform community service. However, the Act explicitly prohibits sentencing a child to imprisonment.