The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.

andhra-pradesh · 1979

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S. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979
S. 2The section allows the government to exempt certain children or offenders from the act's provisions in specific areas.
S. 3Section 3 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979, including 'child,' 'begging,' 'certified school,' and 'dangerous drug.'
S. 4Section 4 allows proceedings against a child to continue even if the child turns 16 (boys) or 18 (girls) during the process.
S. 5Certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, etc
S. 6Section 6 establishes Child Welfare Boards to handle neglected children, with members having special child psychology knowledge.
S. 7Section 7 establishes the constitution and structure of Juvenile Courts in Andhra Pradesh.
S. 8Procedure etc
S. 9Section 9 outlines the jurisdiction of juvenile and other courts to handle cases under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.
S. 10Section 10 outlines procedure for transferring juvenile cases to empowered courts under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.
S. 11Section 11 mandates separate trials for children and adults for most offenses, except specific serious crimes.
S. 12Section 12 outlines the procedure for inquiries and trials under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, following the Code of Criminal Procedure for summons cases.
S. 13Sittings, etc
S. 14Section 14 continues pending child cases in existing courts until transferred to the competent court under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act.
S. 15Section 15 restricts who can attend meetings of the competent authority in the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979, except for specified individuals and with special permission.
S. 16Section 16 allows a competent authority to direct individuals, including police, parents, or the child, to withdraw from proceedings if deemed necessary for the child's best interest or on moral grounds.
S. 17Section 17 allows a competent authority to proceed without a child's presence if their attendance is deemed unnecessary.
S. 18Section 18 allows the competent authority to direct non-party persons to withdraw during a child's testimony.
S. 19Section 19 mandates the attendance of a child's parent or guardian in court unless it's unreasonable, prioritizing the actual caregiver and allowing for the father's attendance if necessary.
S. 20Section 20 allows authorities to commit children with dangerous diseases to approved treatment facilities.
S. 21Section 21 outlines factors for making orders under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, considering child's character, living circumstances, probation reports, and other relevant matters.
S. 22Section 22 of The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979, mandates confidentiality for probation officer reports, with exceptions for sharing with involved parties if deemed necessary by the court.
S. 23Section 23 prohibits publication of identifying details of children in proceedings under the Act, allowing disclosure only if it's in the child's welfare.
S. 24The section allows the government to establish and certify children’s homes and schools for neglected children and juvenile offenders.
S. 25Section 25 mandates children’s homes and certified schools to provide education, character development, and reformation training for children.
S. 26Section 26 allows the government to establish observation homes for temporarily housing children during legal proceedings under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act.
S. 27The section allows the government to recognize and withdraw recognition from institutions deemed fit for child care under the act.
S. 28Section 28 appoints a Superintendent and a Committee for managing children’s homes and certified schools in Andhra Pradesh.
S. 29Section 29 mandates managers of children's homes and certified schools to report opinions and accept children committed to them under the Act.
S. 30Section 30 allows government-authorized doctors to inspect children's homes and schools to report on health and sanitation.
S. 31Section allows government to inspect voluntary homes at reasonable times for oversight.
S. 32Section 32 allows the government to withdraw a children’s home or school’s certification or prohibit admissions if conditions are unsatisfactory.
S. 33Section allows managers to surrender their children’s home or school certification after six months’ notice to the government.
S. 34Section 34 prohibits neglected children or juvenile offenders from being admitted to homes or schools after certificate withdrawal, but care obligations continue.
S. 35Section 35 outlines procedures for discharging or transferring neglected children or juvenile offenders when a home or school closes.
S. 36The section allows the government to appoint Chief Inspectors, Inspectors, and other necessary officers for certified schools and children’s homes.
S. 37Section 37 outlines the powers and functions of inspectors and officers in certified schools and children’s homes under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.
S. 38The Government can delegate certain powers under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act to the Chief Inspector, except for establishing certain institutions and making rules.
S. 39Section 39 appoints probation officers to visit, report on, advise, and assist children in need of protection and juvenile offenders.
S. 40Section 40 outlines the supervision and guidance of probation officers under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.
S. 41Section 41 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979, mandates the production of neglected children before a Board by authorized officers.
S. 42Section 42 outlines a special procedure for neglected children with parents who are unfit to care for them, allowing authorities to report to the Board instead of taking custody.
S. 43Section 43 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 mandates a court inquiry into neglected children and can commit them to a children's home or fit institution until they turn 16 or 18.
S. 44Section 44 allows the Board to place neglected children in suitable custody with a responsible person instead of sending them to a children’s home.
S. 45Section 45 allows the Board to send a neglected child residing outside its jurisdiction back to a fit relative if proper care can be ensured.
S. 46Section 46 allows the Board to commit a child to a children's home if the parent or guardian cannot control the child and agrees to the placement.
S. 47Section 47 penalizes cruelty to children by those in custody, charge, or care, with imprisonment and fine.
S. 48Penalty for being drunk while in charge of child, etc
S. 49Section penalizes giving intoxicating liquor or dangerous drugs to children without proper medical prescription.
S. 50Section 50 allows police to seize smoking items from children found smoking in public and notify their guardians.
S. 51Penalty for permitting child to enter place where liquor or dangerous drug is sold
S. 52Section penalizes incitement of a child to engage in betting, wagering, or borrowing money with up to three months imprisonment and a fine.
S. 53Section penalizes allowing a child over four years old to frequent a brothel with up to two years imprisonment or a fine up to 1,000 rupees.
S. 54Section 54 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979, penalizes the exploitation of child labor by withholding earnings or using them for personal gain.
S. 55Section 55 prohibits causing children to participate in dangerous public performances and sets fines for violations, with police or collector approval needed for proceedings.
S. 56Section penalizes aiding or harboring a child or juvenile offender's escape from care facilities or custody under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.
S. 57Section penalizes publishing reports or pictures of children against regulations, with up to three months' imprisonment and a fine.
S. 58Section 58 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 allows police to detain a child in a safe place if they suspect an offense against the child, and the child must be presented to a competent authority within 24 hours.
S. 59Section 59 mandates courts to send victimized children to competent authorities for protective measures after convicting or trying offenses against them.
S. 60Section 60 prohibits employing or abetting children for begging, imposing up to one year's imprisonment or fine.
S. 61Offences under the chapter cognizable - All offences under this chapter shall be cognizable
S. 62Section 62 ensures children arrested are released on bail unless risky, and if not, are held safely and sent to an observation home pending investigation.
S. 63Section 63 mandates police to inform a child's parent or guardian and relevant officers of an arrest to gather background information for the juvenile court.
S. 64Section 64 mandates juvenile court to conduct inquiry per section 12 when a child is charged with an offense.
S. 65Section 65 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 outlines the orders a juvenile court may issue when a child commits an offense, including probation, supervision, or placement in a certified school.
S. 66Section 66 prohibits sentencing juvenile offenders to death, imprisonment, or fines, and allows safe custody for unruly children.
S. 67Section 67 exempts children from criminal proceedings under Chapter VIII of the Criminal Procedure Code.
S. 68Section 68 allows repatriation of juvenile offenders residing outside Andhra Pradesh to a relative willing to care for them.
S. 69Section 69 mandates the competent authority to order parents or others liable to maintain a neglected child or juvenile offender to contribute towards their upkeep.
S. 70Section 70 ensures children's religious and moral instructions align with their faith when placed in care.
S. 71Section 71 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979, allows the Chief Inspector to grant a licence for a child to live with a responsible person after six months in a children's home, subject to conditions and revocation rights.
S. 72Section 72 allows police to arrest runaway children from care facilities without a warrant and return them without prosecution.
S. 73Section 73 establishes after care organizations and outlines their functions, including after-care programs for children leaving homes.
S. 74Section 74 allows appeals against certain orders under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, except for acquittals and non-neglect findings.
S. 75The High Court can review and revise any order made by a competent authority or Court of Session regarding child welfare.
S. 76Section 76 outlines the procedure for appeals and revisions under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, aligning with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
S. 77Section 77 allows the government to discharge or transfer children from homes or schools, and transfer juvenile offenders to Borstal Schools.
S. 78Section 78 allows the Andhra Pradesh government to transfer children or juvenile offenders between its and other Indian institutions.
S. 79Section 79 allows the government to transfer children with mental illness or leprosy to appropriate facilities for treatment and custody.
S. 80Section 80 allows the Chief Inspector to transfer children or juvenile offenders between institutions, without extending their detention period.
S. 81Section 81 mandates compensation for false or frivolous reports, with penalties for non-payment and no exemption from other liabilities.
S. 82Section 82 mandates an inquiry to determine a person's age if they appear to be a child under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.
S. 83Section 83 removes disqualifications for juvenile offenders found guilty of offenses under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 84Section 84 allows competent authorities to amend or correct custody, supervision, or probation orders, except for specific limitations on institutional commitments.
S. 85Section 85 grants custodians control over a child akin to parental rights and responsibilities, while the Chief Inspector can act as an ex-officio guardian under the Guardian and Wards Act.
S. 86Section 86 applies provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure to bonds taken under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act.
S. 87Section 87 designates certain officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act.
S. 88Section 88 protects individuals from legal actions for good faith actions taken under the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979.
S. 89Power to make rules - (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
S. 90Repeal of Act IV of 1920, Act IX 1343 F
S. 91Provisions of Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Begging Act, 1977 to cease to apply to Children