The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Chair on Juvenile Justice at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru invites submission, from the students at NLSIU, for a poster-making competition to mark 10 years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

This initiative aims to promote awareness, critical engagement, and creative expression on issues concerning children in conflict with the law, their rights, and the functioning of the juvenile justice system. Selected posters will be used for awareness-building activities and may be displayed at the University campus and online.

Eligibility

• Open to all NLSIU students
• Participation may be individual or in pairs (maximum 2 participants)
• One entry per participant/team
• Valid NLSIU student ID required at submission

Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Themes

Participants must choose one of the following themes:

1.     Section 12: Bail under the JJ Act
   How does the JJ Act treat bail for children? When can bail be denied, and what safeguards ensure that detention is used only as a last resort?

2.     Principle of Fresh Start
   How does the law envisage this principle?

3.     Right to Free Legal Aid
   How does the JJ Act guarantee that children always have access to legal assistance?

4.     Apprehension by Police
   How are children apprehended? Depict key procedures that prioritize care, safety, and child-friendly handling, preventing fear, force or inappropriate treatment.

5.     Principle of Participation
   How does the JJ Act ensure that children are heard and meaningfully involved in decisions affecting them? Highlight procedures that respect children’s views, from inquiry to rehabilitation planning.

Poster Guidelines

• Use clear and accessible language.
• Ensure legal accuracy (JJ Act 2015 , Model Rules 2016, Karnataka State JJ Rules 2025)
• Creative flexibility in design is encouraged. Submissions may include drawings, graphics, photographs or infographics.
• Participants are encouraged to use design platforms such as Canva, Adobe Express, etc. (working link to the final editable file must be shared)
• Original work only.
• Use of AI-generated content is permitted, however, all prompts used must be disclosed.

Submission Specifications

• Size: A3 (portrait/landscape)
• Format: .pdf and .doc (both must be submitted)
• Include a 100-150 work concept note explaining the poster
• Entries must be submitted via the Google Form Link.

Judging Criteria:

• Legal Accuracy- 40%
• Conceptual Clarity & Relevance- 25%
• Creativity & Design- 25%
• Originality- 10%

Prizes

• Best Poster: Book voucher worth INR 3,000 and Certificate of Merit.
• Second Best Poster: Book voucher worth INR Rs. 2,000 and Certificate of Merit.
• Selected posters will be displayed on campus and outside for awareness-building.

Contact

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