Section 2, JJ Act [S10-5JQ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 January 2016.
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
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(12) "child" means a person who has not completed eighteen years of age;
(13) "child in conflict with law" means a child who is alleged or found to have committed an offence and who has not completed eighteen years of age on the date of commission of such offence;
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(35) "juvenile" means a child below the age of eighteen years;
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Defined terms in this text (5)
child: Section 2, JJ Act [S105JQ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "child" means a person who has not completed eighteen years of age
child: 18 more definitions.
juvenile: Section 2, JJ Act [S105JQ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "juvenile" means a child below the age of eighteen years
offence: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "offence" shall mean any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force
offence: 27 more definitions.
person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not
person: 1 more definition.
year: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "year" shall mean a year reckoned according to the British calendar
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