Section 27 of JJ Act : Section 27: Child Welfare Committee

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a 12-year-old boy named Aman is found living on the streets of a small district town. A concerned citizen, Mrs. Sharma, notices that Aman seems to be without parental care and is struggling to fend for himself. She contacts the local authorities, who then bring the case to the attention of the newly constituted Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in the district.

The CWC, which was formed by a State Government notification as per the Juvenile Justice Act, consists of a Chairperson and four members, including at least one woman and a child expert. The Committee assesses Aman's situation and determines that he is indeed a chi...

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