Delinquent child undergone sentence at the commencement of the Act
Section 53 of Tripura children Act 1982 deals with delinquent child undergone sentence at the commencement of the Act. In any area in which this Act is brought into force, the State Government may direct that a delinquent child who is undergoing any sentence of imprisonment at the commencement of this Act shall, in lieu of undergoing such sentence, be sent to a special school or be kept in safe custody in such place
In any area in which this Act is brought into force, the State Government may direct that a delinquent child who is undergoing any sentence of imprisonment at the commencement of this Act shall, in lieu of undergoing such sentence, be sent to a special school or be kept in safe custody in such place and manner as the State Government thinks fit, for the remainder of the period of the sentence; and the provisions of this Act shall apply to the child as if he had been ordered by a children's court to be sent to such special school or, as the case may be, ordered to be detained under sub-section (2) of Section 20.
Section 53, Tripura children Act 1982 (Act 7 of 1983).
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Questions about Section 53
What does Section 53 of the Tripura children Act 1982 deal with?
Section 53 of the Tripura children Act 1982 is headed "Delinquent child undergone sentence at the commencement of the Act". In any area in which this Act is brought into force, the State Government may direct that a delinquent child who is undergoing any sentence of imprisonment at the commencement of this Act shall, in lieu of undergoing such sentence, be sent to a special school or be kept in safe custody in such place
How do I find court cases under Section 53 of the Tripura children Act 1982?
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: Tripura Children Act 1982 53, section 53 Tripura Children Act 1982, section 53 of the Tripura children Act 1982. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 53 of the Tripura children Act 1982, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 20 (Orders that may not be passed against delinquent children), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Tripura children Act 1982 enacted?
Tripura children Act 1982 was enacted in 1983 as Act 7 of 1983. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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