National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data show that juvenile crime in India went up in 2024. Cases rose to 34,878 from 31,365 in 2023, and the juvenile crime rate climbed from 7.1 to 7.9. In all, 42,633 juveniles were apprehended in connection with criminal cases. Among metropolitan cities, Delhi registered the most juvenile crime cases, at 2,306. Children in conflict with the law, as well as those needing care and protection, are governed by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.