The ODISHA CHILDREN ACT, 1981
odisha · 1982
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- S. 2In this Act,
- S. 3Section 3 allows an inquiry against a child to continue and orders to be made if the child ceases to be a child during the inquiry.
- S. 5(1) Tn the event
- S. 6(1) Where a Road has h e n constituted ior any area, such-~oardshall not- thcBoarU
- S. 7Section 7 directs magistrates to forward children in proceedings to competent authorities for inquiry if they are not deemed fit for giving evidence.
- S. 8(I) The Government may establish and maintain as many chiIhe?'s horn& homa
- S. 10(1) IF a person;who, in the opinion of the poIicc oEcer or the authoriscd durn be person, is a neglected child, has a
- S. 11Section 11 of the Odisha Children Act, 1981, outlines procedures for Boards to examine neglected children, conduct inquiries, and order placement in children's homes.
- S. 12Section 12 of The Odisha Children Act, 1981 allows the Board to place a child under the care of a suitable person or institution instead of sending them to a children's home.
- S. 16Section 16 grants children's courts exclusive jurisdiction over delinquent children cases, with government option to assign these functions to other judicial authorities.
- S. 17(1) When any Magistrate not
- S. 18(1) The Govkiment mmay establish 'and maintain 8s many spe'cial schools as acbools
- S. 27Notwithstanding anything contained in t&k Act, allproceedings in respect m of a child
- S. 28Section 28 specifies the sitting arrangements for Boards and Children's Courts in Odisha, emphasizing separate locations and times for child inquiries.
- S. 29Section 29 of The Odisha Children Act, 1981 regulates who can attend proceedings before a competent authority and allows the authority to direct any person to withdraw if deemed necessary.
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- S. 32(1) ~ i i e n ; a child who has been brought bcforc a'cornpctent authority
- S. 34In making any ordcr in respect of a chijd under this', Act, a
- S. 36Section 36 of The Odisha Children Act, 1981, ensures confidentiality of reports and prohibits publication of identifying details of children in proceedings under the Act.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the procedure for inquiries under the Odisha Children Act, following the Code of Criminal Procedure where applicable.
- S. 39(1) Without prejudice to the provisions for appeal and revision under this Act arjlaJ order
- S. 40(I) Subject to the provisions
- S. 41The High Court may, at any time, either on its - own motion or on an application received, in this behalf, call for
- S. 42Section 42 outlines the procedure for appeals and revisions under the Odisha Children Act, 1981, aligning with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
- S. 44Theeovernment may, by rules made under this Act, povide- organisa- - ions
- S. 45Section 45 penalizes anyone in charge of a child for assaulting, abandoning, or neglecting the child, with imprisonment up to six months and/or fine.
- S. 46Section 46 of The Odisha Children Act, 1981, penalizes employing children for begging and abetting such offenses, with imprisonment up to one year, fines, or both.
- S. 48Section 48 penalizes giving liquor or intoxicants to a child in public or without proper medical prescription.
- S. 49Section penalizes procuring a child for employment and misusing their earnings, with a fine up to one thousand rupees.
- S. 50Section penalizes allowing children over four to reside or frequent brothels with up to two years imprisonment or fine.
- S. 51Section 51 of The Odisha Children Act, 1981 penalizes those in control of a girl under 18 for encouraging her immoral behavior or prostitution.
- S. 53Section 53 allows the government to discharge, transfer, or release neglected or delinquent children from care facilities under certain conditions.
- S. 55Section 55 of The Odisha Children Act, 1981 allows the government to order a child in a special school or home to be transferred to an asylum or mental hospital for treatment if they suffer from leprosy or mental illness.
- S. 57Not~vithstandia anythrng to
- S. 58(1) competent authority which maken a n order for scoding a nelceled by parenls
- S. 59Section 59 mandates that a person in custody of a child must treat and maintain the child as a parent, with no marriage without authority.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the government to send delinquent children under sentence to a special school or safe custody instead of prison.
- S. 61(1) The Government may appoint as many probation officers for thc o k and inspection of special schooIs, children's h
- S. 62Section 62 deems Probation Officers and other appointed officials under the Odisha Children Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 63Section 63 applies provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure to bonds under this Act until specific rules are made.
- S. 64Section 64 allows the government to delegate certain powers to specified authorities, with immunity from legal action for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 66Section 66 nullifies certain previous laws for areas where the Odisha Children Act, 1981 is in effect.
- S. 67( I ) he Government may, by notification
- S. 68If, i-ediately before
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- S. 1973the Government may, by notihtion, constitute for any area s p d e d in