Ans. The Juvenile Justice Amendment Act, 2021 is an amendment to the existing Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, which deals with the legal framework for juvenile justice in India. The amendment aims to strengthen the justice system for children in conflict with the law and enhance their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. It introduces provisions for the adoption of children in need of care and protection, stricter punishment for heinous offenses committed by juveniles, and the establishment of special courts for speedy trial of such cases.