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In India, children are recognized as both victims and offenders under the legal system. The legal framework for the protection of children in India is mainly governed by the Constitution of India , the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 , and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.Despite the legal framework in place, children in India continue to face numerous challenges as victims and offenders. There are various socio-economic factors that contribute to the vulnerability of children in India, such as poverty, illiteracy, and lack of access to healthcare and education. Additionally, there are often gaps in the implementation of laws and policies aimed at protecting children, leading to a lack of adequate protection and support. This paper aims at analyzing the legal framework to deal with children as offenders and victims keeping in mind the special provisions formulated like the reverse burden of prrof. It analyses the impact of these special provisions on the rights of others.