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Continuation of inquiry in respect of child who has ceased to be child.—Where an inquiry has beer} initiated against a child and during the course of such inquiry the child ceases to be such, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force, the inquiry be continued and orders may be made in respect of such person as if such person had continued to be a child.