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The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986

Procedure relating to offences

In force Act 61 of 1986 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 61 of 1986

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Section 16 of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 deals with procedure relating to offences. Any person, police officer or Inspector may file a complaint of the commission of an offence under this Act in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(1) Any person, police officer or Inspector may file a complaint of the commission of an offence under this Act in any court of competent jurisdiction. {Sec. 16 (2) Every certificate as to the age of a child which has been granted by a prescribed medical authority shall, for the purposes of this Act, be conclusive evidence as to the age of the child to whom it relates.

(3) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.

Section 16, The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 (Act 61 of 1986).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 deal with?

Section 16 of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 is headed "Procedure relating to offences". Any person, police officer or Inspector may file a complaint of the commission of an offence under this Act in any court of competent jurisdiction.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986?

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 Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 16, section 16 Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986, section 16 of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 enacted?

Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 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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