Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, "Best interest of child" means:

Section 2(9) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 defines best interest of child as "the basis for any decision taken regarding the child, to ensure fulfilment of his basic rights and needs, identity, social well-being" and development. Parental wishes, the court's convenience and the interests of the State are not the test.