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Section 17 - Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
17. Orders regarding a child not found to be in conflict with law.-
(1) Where a Board is satisfied on inquiry that the child brought before it has not committed any offence, then notwithstanding anything contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Board shall pass order to that effect.
(2) In case it appears to the Board that the child referred to in sub-section (1) is in need of care and protection, it may refer the child to the Committee with appropriate directions.
Related Sections
- Section 42: Penalty for non-registration of child care institutions
- Section 89: Offence committed by child under this Chapter
- Section 83: Use of child by militant groups or other adults
- Section 70: Powers of Authority
- Section 53: Rehabilitation and re-integration services in institutions registered under this Act and management thereof
Related Acts
* Only for reference.