LLM Notes: Important Notes on Juvenile Delinquency {Part 3}

 1) LLM Notes: Role of the Legal Profession in the Juvenile Justice System in India

https://www.lawweb.in/2025/05/llm-notes-role-of-legal-profession-in.html

2) LLM Notes: Law Relating to Juvenile Delinquency in India

https://www.lawweb.in/2025/05/llm-notes-law-relating-to-juvenile.html

3) LLM Notes: International Contribution of Organizations to Juvenile Justice in India

https://www.lawweb.in/2025/05/llm-notes-international-contribution-of.html

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LLM Notes: Important Notes on Juvenile Delinquency {Part 1}

 1) LLM Notes: Socio-Economic Background of Delinquent Juveniles in India

https://www.lawweb.in/2025/10/llm-notes-socio-economic-background-of.html

2) LLM Notes: Role of juvenile justice board as per indian law

https://www.lawweb.in/2025/10/llm-notes-role-of-juvenile-justice.html

3) LLM Notes: Role of compulsory education as a preventive strategy for juvenile delinquency

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LLM Notes: Explain how Drug Addiction is Reason for Juvenile Delinquency?

 Drug addiction plays a significant and multi-faceted role as a primary reason for juvenile delinquency. The relationship between drug abuse and juvenile delinquency is complex, with various social, psychological, and legal dimensions. The following points elucidate this connection in detail:

1. Direct Influence of Psychoactive Effects

Drug addiction affects juvenile offenders' brain physiology, particularly areas responsible for judgment, impulse control, and decision-making. Substance abuse impairs cognitive functions, leading juveniles to indulge in antisocial behaviors, including theft, violence, and other criminal activities.

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LLM Notes: Drug Addiction as a Reason for Juvenile Delinquency in India

 Introduction

Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts committed by individuals under the age of 18. In India, one of the prominent causes of juvenile delinquency is drug addiction, which has been recognized both in empirical studies and in the legal framework governing juvenile justice.

Drug Addiction and Its Impact on Juvenile Delinquency

Drug addiction among juveniles is a significant factor contributing to criminal behavior. The prevalence of substance abuse is especially high among marginalized and slum-dwelling youth, where awareness and intervention programs often fail to reach due to illiteracy and neglect of education. Drug use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity, and often compels juveniles to commit offenses such as theft, assault, or more serious crimes to finance their addiction.

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