Section 168 of RA, 1989 : Section 168: Provision With Respect To Commission Of Offence By The Children Of Acts Endangering Safety Of Person Travelling On Railway

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a 10-year-old child is caught defacing a train compartment with graffiti, which is an offence under the sections mentioned in the Railways Act. Upon being taken to court, the judge finds the child guilty. Instead of directly punishing the child, the court orders the child's father to sign a bond promising that the child will behave well for a certain period. The bond amount is set at a figure the court deems appropriate, and the father is given a deadline to complete this.

If the child repeats the offence within the period specified in the bond, the father would have to pay the bond amount to the court, which is treated like a fine. If the father does not sign the bond by the deadline, he could be fined up to fifty rupees for his failure to comply with the court's order.