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Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Act No. 2 of 2016 In force from 15-01-2016 Ministry of Women and Child Development 112 sections

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to children alleged and found to be in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection by catering to their basic needs through proper care, protection, development, treatment, social re-integration, by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposal of matters in the best interest of children and for their rehabilitation through processes provided, and institutions and bodies established, herein under and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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