Which offence category did Act No. 23 of 2021 redefine in section 2 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and…
Act No. 23 of 2021 substituted the definition of serious offences in section 2(54). The definition includes offences punishable with a maximum exceeding seven years where…
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Which offence category did Act No. 23 of 2021 redefine in section 2 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015?
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Correct answer C
Act No. 23 of 2021 substituted the definition of serious offences in section 2(54).
The definition includes offences punishable with a maximum exceeding seven years where there is no minimum or the minimum is below seven years.
Option feedback
Option A
The amendment did not substitute the definition of petty offences.
Option B
The amendment did not substitute the definition of heinous offences.
Option C
Section 2 of the amending Act substituted the definition of serious offences in section 2(54).
Option D
The amending Act expressly substituted the definition of serious offences.
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