JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, AGE OF MAJORITY, AND PROTECTING JUVENILE RIGHTS IN PESHAWAR: A LEGAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research article examines the issue of juvenile delinquency and the age of majority in Peshawar, Pakistan, in the context of pre- and post-conviction. The article begins with a discussion of juvenile delinquency and its various causes, as well as the correction methods currently in place. The article then moves on to examine the rights of children, both in Islamic law and Pakistani law, and highlights the conflicts that exist between these two legal systems. The article also discusses the Majority Act of 1875 and its impact on the age of majority in criminal cases. Additionally, the article sheds light on the role of reformatory schools in correcting juvenile delinquency and the conditions of juvenile jails in Pakistan. Finally, the article addresses the core issues faced by juveniles in the protection of their rights both pre- and post-conviction in Peshawar.