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The Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

Repeal and savings

In force Act 61 of 1986 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 61 of 1986

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Section 22 of the Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 deals with repeal and savings. The Employment of Children Act, 1938 (26 of 1938) is hereby repealed.

(1) The Employment of Children Act, 1938 (26 of 1938) is hereby repealed.

(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken or purported to have been done or taken under the Act so repealed shall, in so far as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act. [Sections 23 to 26.]-Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 2001 (30 of 2001), s. 2 and the First Schedule (w.e.f. 3-9-2001). Ind 1 [THE SCHEDULE (See section 3A) (1) Mines.

(2) Inflammable substances or explosives.

(3) Hazardous process.

Explanation .- For the purposes of this Schedule, "hazardous process" has the meaning assigned to it in clause (cb) of the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948)]. IndiaCode 1. Subs. b y Act 35 of 2016, s. 22, for the Schedule (w.e.f. 1-9-2016).

Section 22, The Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (Act 61 of 1986).

Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act is headed "Repeal and savings". The Employment of Children Act, 1938 (26 of 1938) is hereby repealed.

How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) 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: Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 22, section 22 Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, section 22 of the Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act enacted?

Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act was enacted in 1986 as Act 61 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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