Section 10: Apprehension of juvenile in conflict with law

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 56 of 2000

(1) As soon as a juvenile in conflict with law is apprehended by police, he shall be placed under the charge of the special juvenile police unit or the designated police officer who shall immediately report the matter to a member of the Board.

(2) The State Government may make rules consistent with this Act,- i. to provide for persons through whom ( including registered voluntary organisations) any juvenile in conflict with law may be produced before the Board;

ii. to provide the manner in which such juvenile may be sent to an observation home.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
Section	10
Marginal note	Apprehension of juvenile in conflict with law
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source

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