<p>The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of&ensp;Children) Act is India&#39;s resolution for child-centred justice, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment. In this review, the social-psychological aspects of juvenile justice in India are analysed, focussing&ensp;on the impact of laws on rehabilitation and reintegration. Building on the developmental, criminology and social work literature, this paper evaluates the psychological well-being, &ensp;identity development, and social integration of young offenders under the Act. The review identifies successes and ongoing challenges in India&#39;s juvenile justice system, such as stigmatisation, &ensp;institutional limitations, and socio-economic factors to reintegration. Results indicate that the legal framework is relatively&ensp;progressive; however, there are implementation gaps with a direct impact on rehabilitation effectiveness.</p>