New Delhi, Dec 22: The much awaited Juvenile Justice Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha late on Tuesday evening.

Juvenile justice bill passed in Rajya sabha

After the passage of the bill, the law will allow children between 16- 18 years to be tried as adults.

Nirbhaya’s mother expressed satisfaction over the decision, saying that she is glad but Nirbhaya couldn’t get justice.

The Father of the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape victim said that he is happy as daughters of the country -will be safe now.