Under section 2(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Child…
Section 2(1) covers desertion by biological parents, adoptive parents or guardians, coupled with a declaration of abandonment after due inquiry. Section 2(22) identifies the…
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Under section 2(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Child Welfare Committee must declare a child abandoned after due inquiry. Which set of persons is covered by the definition’s desertion requirement?
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Correct answer D
Section 2(1) covers desertion by biological parents, adoptive parents or guardians, coupled with a declaration of abandonment after due inquiry. Section 2(22) identifies the Committee as the Child Welfare Committee.
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Option A
The definition also covers adoptive parents and guardians.
Option B
The definition also covers guardians.
Option C
The definition also covers biological and adoptive parents.
Option D
Any of these categories of desertion can satisfy section 2(1), provided the Committee declares the child abandoned after due inquiry.
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