Children's Court Cases

1. After the receipt of Preliminary assessment from the Board, the Children’s Court may decide that
i. There is a need for trial of the child as an adult as per the provisions of Cr.P.C., 1973, and pass appropriate orders after trial considering on the special needs of the child, the tenets of fair trial and maintain a child friendly atmosphere. Provided, no child in conflict with law shall be sentenced to death or for life imprisonment without the possibility of release, for any such offence, either under the provisions of this Act or under the provisions of the I.P.C., 1860, or any other law for the time being in force. ii. The children is no need for trial of the child as an adult and may conduct an inquiry as a Board and pass appropriate
The Children’s Court shall ensure that the final order, with regard to a child in conflict with law, shall include an individual care plan for the rehabilitation of child, including follow up by the Probation Officer or the District Child Protection Unit or a Social Worker.
3. The Children’s Courts shall ensure that the child who is found to be in conflict with law is sent to a place of safety till he attain the age of 21years and thereafter, the person shall be transferred to a Jail. Provided that, the reformation services including educational services, skill development, alternative therapy such counseling behavior modification therapy and psychiatric support shall be provided to the child during the period of his stay in the place of safety.
4. The Children’s Court shall ensure that there is a periodic follow up report every year by the Probation Officer or the District Child Protection Unit or a Social Worker, as required, to evaluate the progress of the child in the place of safety and to ensure that there is no ill-treatment to the child in any form.
5. The aforesaid reports shall be forwarded to the Children’s Court for record and follow up, as may be required.
Run away Child in Conflict with Law from Special Home, etc,.
Provided, that the Board may also give additional direction regarding any special steps that may be deemed necessary, for the best interest of the Child. No additional proceeding shall be instituted shall be instituted in respect of such child.
No Joint Proceedings with a child and not a Child:
There shall no joint proceedings of a child alleged to be in conflict with law, with a person who is not a child. If during the inquiry by the Board or by the Children’s Court, the person alleged to be in conflict with law is found that he is not a child, such person shall not be tried along with a child. This Act will be operated prospectively, and this Act is not applicable to cases pending before the Board.