Section 85: Offences committed on disabled children.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.Central Act · Act 2 of 2016

Whoever commits any of the offences referred to in this Chapter on any child who is disabled as so certified by a medical practitioner, then, such person shall be liable to twice the penalty provided for such offence.

Explanation.--- For the purposes of this Act, the term "disability" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it under clause (i) of section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996).

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Act	The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
Section	85
Marginal note	Offences committed on disabled children.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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