Courts & procedure
Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees & Child-Sensitive Process
A child-sensitive, source-linked overview of JJBs, CWCs, state and district source navigation, and strict privacy boundaries.
The Juvenile Justice framework distinguishes children in conflict with law from children in need of care and protection. This guide is intentionally child-sensitive: it explains public institutional roles and source navigation without exposing a child’s identity or publishing unverified office details.
What this guide covers
- JJB and CWC general roles
- State and district source-navigation through official portals
- Child-sensitive confidentiality and identity protection
- Official eCourts, Mission Vatsalya and child-rights links
What the public body can generally do
- JJBs handle statutory matters concerning children in conflict with law
- CWCs exercise statutory child-care and protection powers
- State authorities publish current local child-protection pathways
What this cannot decide or promise
- Permit public disclosure of a protected child identity
- Guarantee a local forum, placement, order or case outcome through this guide
General process orientation
Protect identity and safety
Do not publish a child’s name, image, address, school information or sensitive case material in an online enquiry.
Identify the public institution
Use the Juvenile Justice Act, State child-protection authorities, Mission Vatsalya and eCourts directories to locate current official pathways.
Verify local details directly
JJB and CWC administration can change. Confirm current district or State contact information through the relevant public authority.
Plain-language glossary
Common terms in this guide
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Useful questions before you begin
Does this page list every JJB or CWC office in India?
No. Office details change. Use the current State, district, Mission Vatsalya and eCourts sources to verify local routes.
Can I share a child’s identity in an online enquiry?
Avoid doing so. Child-related information requires careful confidentiality and should be limited to what is necessary through an appropriate official or professional channel.