Logic behind lesser punishment for under 18 - Explained in 1 min

Logic behind lesser punishment for under 18 - Explained in 1 min

1) Law says No punishment for age below 7 offenders.

2) Offenders below age 18 have chances to reform and can be rehabilitated. Hence maximum punishment 3 years in Juvenile reform jails.

3) After age 18, no chance to reform. Faculties of brain are fully developed and have become crime oriented. Hence punishment for Life -Jail or death as per intensity of crime.

You may agree or disagree, but this seems to be the law at present.

Haresh Raichura
27/8/13