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Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 Chapter V

Title: Miscellaneous

State: Central

Year: 2000

.....to be decided in terms of clause (l) of section 2 and other provisions contained in this Act and the rules made thereunder, irrespective of the fact that he ceases to be a juvenile on or before such date and accordingly he shall be sent to the special home or a fit institution, as the case may be, for the remainder of the period of the sentence but such sentence shall not in any case exceed the maximum period provided in section 15 of this Act.] ___________________________________________________ 1. Inserted by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2006, dated 22.08.06. 2. Substituted for the words "may direct" by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2006, dated 22.08.06 Section 64 - Juvenile in conflict with law undergoing sentence at commencement of this Act In any area in which this Act is brought into force, the State Government or the local authority2[shall direct]that a juvenile in conflict with law who is undergoing any sentence of imprisonment at the commencement of this Act, shall, in lieu of undergoing such sentence, be sent to a special home or be kept in fit institution in such manner.....

Juvenile Justice Act, 1986 [Repealed] Chapter VII

Title: Miscellaneous

State: Central

Year: 1986

.....education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years, (Art. 21A) No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in a factory, mine or any other hazardous employment, (Art. 24) The tender age of children is not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength (Art. 39e), and that Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment (Art. 39f), The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years, (Art. 45) Whereas it is a Fundamental Duty of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years, (Art. 51A) Whereas through the National Policy for Children, 1974, we are committed to providing for adequate services to children, both before and after birth and throughout the period of growth, to ensure their full physical, mental and social development, Whereas we affirm that.....

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 2013

.....in the specific sexual act: Provided that a woman who does not physically resist to the act of penetration shall not by the reason only of that fact, be regarded as consenting to the sexual activity. Exception 1."A medical procedure or intervention shall not constitute rape. Exception 2."Sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape.'. Punishment for rape. 376. (1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever," a. being a police officer, commits rape" i. within the limits of the police station to which such police officer is appointed; or ii. in the premises of any station house; or iii. on a woman in such police officer's custody or in the custody of a police officer subordinate to such police officer; or b. being a public servant, commits rape on a woman in such public servant's custody or in the custody of a public servant subordinate to.....

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 2013

.....in the specific sexual act: Provided that a woman who does not physically resist to the act of penetration shall not by the reason only of that fact, be regarded as consenting to the sexual activity. Exception 1 ."A medical procedure or intervention shall not constitute rape. Exception 2 ."Sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape. 376. Punishment for rape."( 1 ) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section ( 2 ), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. ( 2 ) Whoever," ( a ) being a police officer, commits rape" ( i ) within the limits of the police station to which such police officer is appointed; or ( ii ) in the premises of any station house; or ( iii ) on a woman in such police officer's custody or in the custody of a police officer subordinate to such police officer; or ( b ) being a public servant, commits rape on a woman in such public servant's custody or in the custody of a public.....

Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 Chapter III

Title: Functions and Powers of the Commission

State: Central

Year: 2005

.....in force. Section 14 - Powers relating to inquiries (1) The Commission shall, while inquiring into any matter referred to in clause (j) of sub-section (1) of section 13 have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908(5 of 1908) and, in particular, in respect of the following matters, namely:-- (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; and (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents. (2) The Commission shall have the power to forward any case to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the same and the Magistrate to whom any such case is forwarded shall proceed to hear the complaint against the accused as if the case has been forwarded to him under section 346 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(2 of 1974). Section 15 - Steps after inquiry The Commission may take any of the following steps upon the completion of an inquiry held under this Act, namely :-- (i) where the inquiry.....

Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 Section 13

Title: Functions of Commission

State: Central

Year: 2005

.....measures; (f) study treaties and other international instruments and undertake periodical review of existing policies, programmes and other activities on child rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation in the best interest of children; (g) undertake and promote research in the field of child rights; (h) spread child rights literacy among various sections of the society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means; (i) inspect or cause to be inspected any juvenile custodial home, or any other place of residence or institution meant for children, under the control of the Central Government or any State Government or any other authority, including any institution run by a social organisation; where children are detained or lodged for the purpose of treatment, reformation or protection and take up with these authorities for remedial action, if found necessary; (j) inquire into complaints and take suo motu notice of matters relating to,-- (i) deprivation and violation of child rights; (ii) non-implementation of laws providing for.....

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 Charter 1

Title: Charter

State: Central

Year: 2000

.....education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years, (Art. 21A) No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in a factory, mine or any other hazardous employment, (Art. 24) The tender age of children is not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength (Art. 39e), and that Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment (Art. 39f), The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years, (Art. 45) Whereas it is a Fundamental Duty of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years, (Art. 51A) Whereas through the National Policy for Children, 1974, we are committed to providing for adequate services to children, both before and after birth and throughout the period of growth, to ensure their full physical, mental and social development, Whereas we affirm that.....

Juvenile Justice Act, 1986 [Repealed] Repealing Act 1

Title: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000

State: Central

Year: 1986

.....education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years, (Art. 21A) No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in a factory, mine or any other hazardous employment, (Art. 24) The tender age of children is not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength (Art. 39e), and that Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment (Art. 39f), The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years, (Art. 45) Whereas it is a Fundamental Duty of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years, (Art. 51A) Whereas through the National Policy for Children, 1974, we are committed to providing for adequate services to children, both before and after birth and throughout the period of growth, to ensure their full physical, mental and social development, Whereas we affirm that.....

Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, Section 7

Title: Insertion of New Sections 354a, 354b, 354c and 354d

State: Central

Year: 2013

.....than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.--For the purpose of this section, "private act" includes an act of watching carried out in a place which, in the circumstances, would reasonably be expected to provide privacy and where the victim's genitals, posterior or breasts are exposed or covered only in underwear; or the victim is using a lavatory; or the victim is doing a sexual act that is not of a kind ordinarily done in public. Explanation 2. -- Where the victim consents to the capture of the images or any act, but not to their dissemination to third persons and where such image or act is disseminated, such dissemination shall be considered an offence under this section. 354D. Stalking.-- (1) Any man who-- (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or (ii) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of electronic communication, commits the offence of stalking: Provided that such conduct shall not amount to stalking if the man who pursued it proves that-- .....

Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, Section 24

Title: Amendment of First Schedule

State: Central

Year: 2013

.....extend to 5 years, and with fine. Cognizable Non-bailable Any Magistrate. 354A Sexual harassment of the nature of unwelcome physical contact and advances or a demand or request for sexual favours, showing pornography. Imprisonment which may extend to 3 years or with fine or with both. Cognizable Bailable Any Magistrate. Sexual harassment of the nature of making sexually coloured remark. Imprisonment which may extend to 1 year or with fine or with both. Cognizable Bailable Any Magistrate. 354B Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. Imprisonment of not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and with fine Cognizable Non-bailable Any Magistrate. 354C Voyeurism. Imprisonment of not less than 1 year but which may extend to 3 years and with fine for first conviction. Cognizable Bailable Any Magistrate. Imprisonment of not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and with fine for second or subsequent conviction. Cognizable Non-bailable Any Magistrate. 354D Stalking. Imprisonment up to 3 years and with fine for first conviction, Cognizable Bailable Any Magistrate. .....