Section11
The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979

No joint trial of child and adult

In force Act 26 of 1979 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 26 of 1979

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Section 11 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 deals with no joint trial of child and adult. Notwithstanding anything in section 223 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), or any other law for the time being in force, no child shall be charged with or tried for any offence, other than an offence punishable either under section 302 or section 304 or section 392 or s

No joint trial of child and adult - (1) Notwithstanding anything in section 223 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), or any other law for the time being in force, no child shall be charged with or tried for any offence, other than an offence punishable either under section 302 or section 304 or section 392 or section 395 or section 396 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 together with an adult.

(2) If a child is accused of an offence for which under section 223 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, or any other law for the time being in force, such child and the adult would, but for the provisions of sub-section (1), have been charged and tried together, the Court taking cognizance of that offence shall direct separate trials of the child and the adult.

Section 11, The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 (Act 26 of 1979).

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Questions about Section 11

What does Section 11 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act deal with?

Section 11 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act is headed "No joint trial of child and adult". Notwithstanding anything in section 223 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), or any other law for the time being in force, no child shall be charged with or tried for any offence, other than an offence punishable either under section 302 or section 304 or section 392 or s

How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Children Act 11, section 11 Andhra Pradesh Children Act, section 11 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 11 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 396 (Dacoity with murder), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Andhra Pradesh Children Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Children Act was enacted in 1979 as Act 26 of 1979. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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