The Telangana Children Act, 1979.
telangana · 1979
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 received the assent of the President on the 27th September, 1979
- S. 2The section allows the government to exempt certain children or offenders from the act's provisions statewide or in specific areas.
- S. 3Adapted by G
- S. 4Section 4 defines a child under the Telangana Children Act as anyone under 16 for boys or 18 for girls at the time of arrest or proceedings.
- S. 5The Andhra Pradesh Leprosy Act, 1953 (Act IV of 1954) has been repealed by the Andhra Pradesh Leprosy (Repeal) Act, 199
- S. 6Section 6 establishes Child Welfare Boards to handle neglected children, with members having special child welfare knowledge and magistrate powers.
- S. 7(1) The Government may, by notification, constitute one or more juvenile courts, for any area specified in the notific
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the regulations and standards for children's homes, schools, and after-care organizations in Telangana.
- S. 9Section 9 of the Telangana Children Act, 1979, outlines the exclusive jurisdiction of Boards or juvenile courts over proceedings under the Act, except for cases involving adults charged with offenses.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the procedure for forwarding child cases to a juvenile court when a magistrate court lacks jurisdiction.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates separate trials for children accused of certain serious offences, except when tried with an adult.
- S. 12Section 12 directs that the procedure for trials under the Act follows the Code of Criminal Procedure unless otherwise specified.
- S. 13(1) A Board or juvenile court shall hold its sittings at such places, on such days and in such manner as may prescribe
- S. 14Section 14 allows ongoing child cases to continue in existing courts until transferred to a competent court under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 restricts who can attend meetings of the competent authority in the Telangana Children Act, 1979, except for specified individuals and with special permission.
- S. 16The section allows a competent authority to direct individuals, including police, to withdraw from proceedings if it's deemed in the child's best interest or for decency, and may use force if necessary.
- S. 17Section allows trials to proceed without a child's presence if deemed unnecessary by a competent authority.
- S. 18Section 18 directs non-essential persons to withdraw during child witness examinations to protect the child.
- S. 19Section 19 of The Telangana Children Act, 1979 mandates the attendance of a child's parent or guardian in court unless it's unreasonable, prioritizing the person with actual charge or control.
- S. 20(1) When a child brought before a competent authority under any of the provisions of this Act, is found to
- S. 21Section 21 outlines factors a competent authority must consider when making orders under the Telangana Children Act, 1979.
- S. 22Section 22 of The Telangana Children Act, 1979, ensures confidentiality of probation officer reports, except when sharing details about the child's character or circumstances with relevant parties.
- S. 23Section 23 prohibits publication of identifying details of children in proceedings under the Act, except with written reasons if deemed in the child's best interest.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the government to establish children's homes and certified schools for neglected children and juvenile offenders.
- S. 25Section mandates children's homes and certified schools to provide neglected children and juvenile offenders with accommodation, education, and training for reform.
- S. 26Section 26 allows the government to establish observation homes for temporarily housing children during legal proceedings under the act.
- S. 27The section allows the government to recognize and revoke recognition of institutions deemed fit for child care under the act.
- S. 28Section 28 appoints a Superintendent and a Committee of Visitors to manage children's homes and certified schools under the Telangana Children Act, 1979.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates managers of children's homes and certified schools to report opinions and accept children for care and training.
- S. 30Section 30 allows government-authorized doctors to inspect children's homes for health and sanitation.
- S. 31The section allows the government to inspect voluntary homes not under departmental oversight at reasonable times.
- S. 32The section allows the government to withdraw certification or prohibit admissions from children's homes or certified schools if they are unsatisfied with their conditions.
- S. 33Section allows managers to surrender children's home or school certification after six months' notice to the government.
- S. 34Section 34 prohibits admission of neglected children or juvenile offenders after certificate withdrawal, but care duties continue until official effect.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the discharge or transfer of children from a closed home or school to another facility or institution as per the Act's provisions.
- S. 36The section allows the government to appoint various inspectors and officers for certified schools and children's homes.
- S. 37Section 37 outlines the powers and functions of inspectors and assistant inspectors in certified schools and children's homes under the Telangana Children Act, 1979.
- S. 38The Government can delegate certain powers under the Telangana 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 establishes probation officers' roles and supervision under the Telangana Children Act, 1979.
- S. 41Section 41 of The Telangana Children Act, 1979 allows authorized persons to take neglected children into care and bring them before a Board within 24 hours.
- S. 42Section 42 allows police or authorized persons to report neglected children to the Board if parents or guardians are unfit, enabling the Board to initiate inquiries and take protective measures.
- S. 43Section 43 outlines the procedure for examining and determining if a child is neglected, and mandates placement in a children's home or with a fit institution if found neglected.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Board to place neglected children under the care of a responsible person instead of sending them to a children's home, with conditions and supervision options.
- S. 45Section 45 allows the Board to send neglected children residing outside its jurisdiction to a fit relative for proper care.
- 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 consents.
- S. 47Section 47 penalizes the willful assault, neglect, or abandonment of a child, except for reasonable punishment.
- S. 48Section penalizes a person found drunk in charge of a child under seven in public, imposing up to three months' imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 49Section penalizes giving intoxicating liquor or dangerous drugs to children without a doctor's prescription.
- S. 50Section 50 empowers police to seize smoking items from children in public and notify their guardians.
- S. 51Section penalizes taking children to places selling alcohol or drugs, imposing fines up to 200 rupees.
- S. 52Section penalizes inciting a child to bet, borrow money, or enter into wagering transactions.
- S. 53Section penalizes allowing children over four to reside in or frequent brothels with up to two years imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 54Section 54 of The Telangana Children Act, 1979 penalizes procuring a child for menial work without parental consent and using the child's earnings for personal gain.
- S. 55Section 55 of The Telangana Children Act, 1979 prohibits causing or allowing children to participate in dangerous public performances and imposes fines for violations.
- S. 56Section penalizes aiding or harboring escaped child or juvenile offenders from designated institutions or custody.
- S. 57Section 57 penalizes publishing reports or pictures in violation of section 23 with up to three months' imprisonment and/or a fine.
- S. 58Section 58 allows police and authorized officers to detain a child in a safe place if they suspect child trafficking offenses.
- S. 59Section 59 allows courts to order a child's production before a competent authority after convicting or trying offenses against the child.
- S. 60Section 60 penalizes employing or causing children to beg, with up to one year imprisonment or fine.
- S. 61Offences under the Chapter cognizable
- S. 62Section 62 ensures that arrested children are released on bail or sent to observation homes instead of prison.
- S. 63Section 63 mandates that upon a child's arrest, the police must inform the child's parent or guardian and relevant officers to gather background information.
- S. 64Section 64 mandates juvenile courts to conduct inquiries for children charged with offenses per section 12.
- S. 65Section 65 of the Telangana Children Act, 1979, outlines the juvenile court's options for handling child offenders, including probation, supervision, or sending them to a certified school.
- S. 66Section 66 prohibits sentencing juvenile offenders to death, imprisonment, or fines, and allows detention in safe custody if deemed unsuitable for other measures.
- S. 67Section 67 prevents criminal proceedings against children under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
- S. 68Section 68 allows juvenile offenders residing outside Telangana to be sent back to their home state for care and control.
- S. 69Section 69 mandates the competent authority to order parents or liable persons to contribute to the maintenance of neglected children or juvenile offenders in care.
- S. 70Section 70 ensures children's religious and moral upbringing aligns with their faith when placed in care.
- S. 71Section 71 of the Telangana Children Act, 1979, allows the Chief Inspector to release a child from a children's home or institution and grant them a licence to live under supervision, which can be revoked if conditions are breached.
- S. 72Section 72 allows police to arrest without a warrant and return escaped children to their homes or institutions.
- S. 73Section 73 establishes and regulates after-care organizations for children transitioning out of homes or institutions.
- S. 74Section 74 allows appeals against certain orders under the Telangana Children Act, but excludes appeals against acquittals and non-neglect findings.
- S. 75The High Court can review and potentially revise any order made by a competent authority or Court of Session regarding child welfare.
- S. 76Section 76 outlines that appeals or revision proceedings under the Act follow the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, unless otherwise specified.
- S. 77Section 77 allows the government to discharge or transfer children from homes or schools, especially juvenile offenders, to Borstal Schools.
- S. 78Section 78 allows the Telangana government to transfer children or juvenile offenders between its and other Indian institutions, with consent.
- S. 79Section 79 allows the government to transfer children in state care to mental or leprosy hospitals if deemed necessary, and return them once cured.
- S. 80Section 80 allows the Chief Inspector to transfer child or juvenile offenders between care facilities without extending their detention period.
- S. 81Section 81 mandates that false or frivolous informers may be ordered to pay up to 100 rupees in compensation to the accused.
- S. 82Section 82 mandates an inquiry to determine if a person brought before a competent authority is a child, recording the age if found to be one.
- S. 83Section 83 ensures a juvenile offender's conviction does not affect their legal status or employment eligibility.
- S. 84Section 84 allows competent authorities to amend or correct custody, supervision, or probation orders, except for duration changes in institutional commitments.
- S. 85Section 85 grants custodians of children under the act control and responsibility over the child, akin to a parent, and allows the Chief Inspector to act as an ex-officio guardian.
- S. 86Section 86 applies provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure to bonds under the Telangana Children Act.
- S. 87Section 87 designates certain school and home officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act.
- S. 88Section 88 protects individuals from legal action for good faith actions taken under the Telangana Children Act, 1979.
- S. 89(1) The Government may by notification make rules for carrying out all or any of the puroposes of this Act
- S. 90Repeals three previous acts related to children protection in Telangana.
- S. 91Section 91 nullifies the Telangana Prevention of Begging Act, 1977 for children under this Act, replacing it with the Telangana General Clauses Act, 1891.
- S. 1920Act IX of 1343 F
- S. 1979(2) It extends to the whole of the State of 2Telangana