The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
CHAPTER VI: PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION
Section 38: Procedure For Declaring A Child Legally Free For Adoption
Bare Act
(1) In case of orphan and abandoned child, the Committee shall make all efforts for tracing the parents or guardians of the child and on completion of such inquiry, if it is established that the child is either an orphan having no one to take care, or abandoned, the… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
(1) If a child is orphaned or abandoned, the Committee must try to find their parents or guardians. After completing this search, if the Committee confirms the child has no one to take care of them, th… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where a newborn baby is found abandoned at a local hospital. The baby is taken into the care of a child care institution, and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is notified. The… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
