Section 20: Cognizance of offences

The Goa Children's Act, 2003State Act of Goa · Act 18 of 2003

No cognizance of any offence under this Act shall be taken except,—

(a) on a complaint made by the child victim or his or her parent(s), and in their absence, his or her guardians or close relatives, or police or the Competent Authority or the Director or a Special Officer or Labour Inspector or any authority or Officer authorized in this behalf by the Government; or

(b) on a report or charge-sheet made by the police.]

Where this provision sits

Act	The Goa Children's Act, 2003
Section	20
Marginal note	Cognizance of offences
Jurisdiction	State of Goa
Status	In force as published by the source

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