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Section 14: Inquiry by Board regarding juvenile

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

Where a juvenile having been charged with the offence is produced before a Board, the Board shall hold the inquiry in accordance with the provisions of this Act and may make such order in relation to the juvenile as it deems fit:

Provided that an inquiry under this section shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of its commencement, unless the period is extended by the Board having regard to the circumstances of the case and in special cases after recording the reasons in writing for such extension.

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ActThe Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
Section14
Marginal noteInquiry by Board regarding juvenile
JurisdictionUnion territory of Chandigarh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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