The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
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.
| Act number | 02 of 2016 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2015-12-31 |
| In force from | 2016-01-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sections | 112 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
- The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
- The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
Questions this page answers
When did the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. come into force?
It came into force on 2016-01-15, having been enacted on 2015-12-31.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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