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Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 [A10-1Z8]

As at 8 September 2026. In force from 15 January 2016.

Dates: made 1 January 2016; in force 15 January 2016; ceased none recorded. Gazette: Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 1, 1 January 2016. Band A.

Cite: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (2 of 2016) [A10-1Z8]. Machine: A10-1Z8.

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Section 2. Definitions [S10-5JQ]

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Cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, 1 July 2024.

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Cites: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, 15 January 2016.

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