Section 12

In force Act 26 of 1979 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 26 of 1979 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 12 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979. Procedure in inquiries and trials - Save as otherwise expressly provided by or under this Act, a competent court, while holding an inquiry into and in the trial of cases and the conduct of proceedings under this Act, shall, subject to such procedure as may be prescribed follow as far as may be the p

Procedure in inquiries and trials - Save as otherwise expressly provided by or under this Act, a competent court, while holding an inquiry into and in the trial of cases and the conduct of proceedings under this Act, shall, subject to such procedure as may be prescribed follow as far as may be the procedure laid down for trials in summons cases in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974).
Section 12, The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 (Act 26 of 1979).

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Questions about Section 12

How do I find court cases under Section 12 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 12, section 12 Andhra Pradesh Children Act, section 12 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 12 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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