JJBs are not meant to be mute spectators

JJBs are not meant to be mute spectators

 Exploitation of Children in Orphanages in State of Tamil Nadu v. Union of India (Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 102/2007 (SC)

 supreme court of india

 JJBs are not meant to remain mute spectators and pass orders only when a matter comes before them.  They may take note of the factual position if it comes to their notice that a child has been detained in jail or police lockup.  It is the duty of the JJB to ensure that the child is immediately granted bail or sent to an observation home.  (See Para 6)