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Section 86: Classification of offences and designated court.

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

[86 Classification of offences and designated court.-- (1) Where an offence under this Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term of more than seven years, then, such offence shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

(2) Where an offence under this Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term of three years and above, but not more than seven years, then, such offence shall be non-cognizable and non-bailable.

(3) Where an offence, under this Act is punishable with imprisonment for less than three years or with fine only, then, such offence shall be non-cognizable and bailable.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) or the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (4 of 2006) or the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (32 of 2012), offences under this Act shall be triable by the Children's Court.]

Where this provision sits

ActThe Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
Section86
Marginal noteClassification of offences and designated court.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted, Act 23 of 2021. . Subs. by Act 23 of 2021, s. 26, for Section 86 (w.e.f. 1-9-2022).

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