Child suffering from dangerous disease to be committed to approved place
Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 deals with child suffering from dangerous disease to be committed to approved place. When a child brought before a competent authority under any of the provisions of this Act, is found to be suffering, from a disease requiring prolonged medical treatment or from a physical or mental desease that will respond to the treatment, the competent authority may send the child to an observat
Child suffering from dangerous disease to be committed to approved place - (1) When a child brought before a competent authority under any of the provisions of this Act, is found to be suffering, from a disease requiring prolonged medical treatment or from a physical or mental desease that will respond to the treatment, the competent authority may send the child to an observation home or to any other place recognised in the manner prescribed, to be an approved place, for such period as it may think necessary for the required treatment.
(2) Where a child is found to be suffering from leprosy or is of unsound mind, he shall be dealt with under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Leprosy Act, 1953 (Act IV of 1954), or the Indian Lunacy Act, 1912 (Central Act 4 of 1912), as the case may be.
Section 20, The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 (Act 26 of 1979).
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act is headed "Child suffering from dangerous disease to be committed to approved place". When a child brought before a competent authority under any of the provisions of this Act, is found to be suffering, from a disease requiring prolonged medical treatment or from a physical or mental desease that will respond to the treatment, the competent authority may send the child to an observat
How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Andhra Pradesh Children Act, section 20 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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