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This article offers a cross-cultural comparison of current and past juvenile court systems in India
and the United States. Issues such as juvenile court development, differences and similarities in
juvenile court philosophies, and the impact of legislative reforms are explored within political,
social, and legal contexts. Specifically, the juvenile justice system in India is examined and analyzed
within the context of how changes in philosophy and terminology have affected juvenile
court practices and procedures. Our conclusion is that in both countries the juvenile justice system
often fails to achieve the rehabilitative agendas set forth by their legislative and child welfare
bodies.
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