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For the purposes of any order which a court has to pass under this Act, the court shall have regard to the following factors - (a) the -age of the child ; (b) the circumstances in which the child is living ; (c) the reports made by the Reformation Officer; and (d) such other matters as may, in the opinion Of the court, require to be taken into consideration in the interest of the child; Provided that where a juvenile delinquent is found to have infringed the law, the above factors shall be taken into consideration after the court has recorded a finding against the juvenile delinquent that he has infringed the law. CHAPTER IX GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS Minimum age for committal to approved schools