District principal judge E. Bhima Rao observed that it is the responsibility of all in society to put children on the right path because they are prone to make mistakes or commit crimes at a tender age and they generally are not aware of the legal implications.
The judge was participating as the chief guest at a one-day workshop titled ‘How to stop children from committing crimes,’ organised by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
Mr. Bhima Rao said children make mistakes due to unforeseen circumstances. “As directed by the Supreme Court and the State High Court, police, education and women-and-child welfare departments at the district level should focus on taking precautions to prevent children from becoming involved in crimes,” he said. Officials should also be wary of the dangers such as drug abuse among children.
