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The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979

Section 56

In force Act 26 of 1979 As on 22 Oct 2026

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Act 26 of 1979

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Section 56 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979. Penalty for abetting escape of child or juvenile offender - Whoever - (a) Knowingly assists or induces, directly or indirectly a child or juvenile offender detained in a children's home, certified school or fit person institution to escape from such home, school or institution or any child to escape

Penalty for abetting escape of child or juvenile offender - Whoever - (a) Knowingly assists or induces, directly or indirectly a child or juvenile offender detained in a children's home, certified school or fit person institution to escape from such home, school or institution or any child to escape from the custody of the person to whose care he has been committed under the provisions of this Act; or (b) Knowingly harbours, conceals, or prevents from returning to such home, school or institution or to any person with whom he is placed out on licence or to whose care he is committed under this Act, a child or juvenile offender who has so escaped or knowingly assists in so doing, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both.

Section 56, The Andhra Pradesh Children Act, 1979 (Act 26 of 1979).

Questions about Section 56

How do I find court cases under Section 56 of the Andhra Pradesh Children Act?

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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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