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The Goa Children's Act, 2003

Section 21

In force Act 18 of 2003 As on 22 Oct 2026

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Act 18 of 2003

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Section 21 of the Goa Children's Act, 2003. Any offence punishable with fine only under this Act may, either before or after the institution of the prosecution, be compounded by such officer or authorities and for such amount as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf.

(1) Any offence punishable with fine only under this Act may, either before or after the institution of the prosecution, be compounded by such officer or authorities and for such amount as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf.

2) Where an offence is compounded under sub-section (1), no proceeding or further proceeding, as the case may be, shall be taken against the offender in respect of the offence so compounded and the offender, [if in custody, shall be released forthwith.]

Section 21, The Goa Children's Act, 2003 (Act 18 of 2003).

Questions about Section 21

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Goa Children's 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: Goa Children's Act 21, section 21 Goa Children's Act, section 21 of the Goa Children's Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Children's Act enacted?

Goa Children's Act was enacted in 2003 as Act 18 of 2003. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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