]17A. Conditions to be observed before placing persons rescued under section 16 to parents or guardians.--Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2) of section 17, the magistrate making an inquiry under section 17 may, before passing an order for handing over any person rescued under section 16 to the parents, guardian or husband, satisfy himself about the capacity or genuineness of the parents, guardian or husband to keep such person by causing an investigation to be made by a recognised welfare institution or organisation.]
Section 17A: Conditions to be observed before placing persons rescued under section 16 to parents or guardians.
The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956Central Act · Act 104 of 1956
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Section | 17A |
| Marginal note | Conditions to be observed before placing persons rescued under section 16 to parents or guardians. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- inserted. . Ins. by s. 19, ibid. (w.e.f. 26-1-1987).
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