Which Section of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended)…
Section 3 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Chapter II — General Principles of Care and Protection of Children) enumerates sixteen…
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Which Section of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended) enumerates the general principles to be followed in the administration of the Act?
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Section 3 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Chapter II — General Principles of Care and Protection of Children) enumerates sixteen fundamental principles—including the principle of presumption of innocence, principle of dignity and worth, principle of participation, principle of best interest, principle of family responsibility, principle of fresh start, and principle of natural justice—to be followed by the Central Government, State Governments, the Board, the Committee, and other agencies in the administration of the Act.
The general principles are enumerated in "Section 3".
- "Section 5": Deals with placement of a person who ceased to be a child during the process of inquiry.
- "Section 6": Deals with placement of a person who committed an offence as a child and is apprehended after completing eighteen years of age.
- "Section 10": Deals with apprehension of a child alleged to be in conflict with law.
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Option A
Section 3 lists the general principles governing administration of the Act.
Option B
Section 5 concerns placement of a person who ceases to be a child during the inquiry.
Option C
Section 6 concerns a person apprehended after turning eighteen for an offence allegedly committed while a child.
Option D
Section 10 concerns apprehension of a child alleged to be in conflict with law.
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