Attendance of parent or guardian of the child charged with offence
Section 19 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 deals with attendance of parent or guardian of the child charged with offence. Where a child brought before a competent authority under this Act has a parent or guardian, such parent or guardian, may, in any case, and shall, if he can be found and if he resides within a reasonable distance from the competent authority, be required to attend the court unless the competent autho
Attendance of parent or guardian of the child charged with offence - (1) Where a child brought before a competent authority under this Act has a parent or guardian, such parent or guardian, may, in any case, and shall, if he can be found and if he resides within a reasonable distance from the competent authority, be required to attend the court unless the competent authority is satisfied that it will be unreasonable to require his attendance.
(2) The parent or guardian whose attendance is required under this section shall be the parent or guardian having the actual charge of or control over the child:
Provided that if such parent or guardian is not the father, the attendance of the father may also be required.
(3) The attendance of the parent of the child shall not be required under this section in any case, where the child was, before the institution of the proceedings removed from the custody or charge of his parent by an order of a court.
Section 19, The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 (Act 26 of 1979).
Questions about Section 19
What does Section 19 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act deal with?
Section 19 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act is headed "Attendance of parent or guardian of the child charged with offence". Where a child brought before a competent authority under this Act has a parent or guardian, such parent or guardian, may, in any case, and shall, if he can be found and if he resides within a reasonable distance from the competent authority, be required to attend the court unless the competent autho
How do I find court cases under Section 19 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 19, section 19 Andhra Pradesh Children Act, section 19 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.
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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