The RIGHTS OF THE CHILD CONVENTION (CRC) 1989 establishes the FOUR CORE PRINCIPLES:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C.
1. The CRC 1989 has FOUR CORE PRINCIPLES that guide interpretation of all its rights:
2. (i) NON-DISCRIMINATION (Article 2) — without distinction of any kind;
3. (ii) BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD (Article 3) — primary consideration in all actions concerning children;
4. (iii) RIGHT TO LIFE, SURVIVAL AND DEVELOPMENT (Article 6);
5. (iv) RIGHT TO BE HEARD (Article 12) — to express views in matters affecting them, with weight given according to age and maturity.
6. India ratified CRC on 11 December 1992.
7. India enacted Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 implementing CRC obligations.
8. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: International HR Treaties + Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence — CRC 1989, Articles 2, 3, 6, 12 (four core principles)_
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