The Children Act, 1960, 60 of 1960, (Rep., Act 53 of 1986) · IV — DELINQUENT CHILDREN

Section 20. Where a child having been charged with an offence appears or is produced before a children's court,

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

20. Where a child having been charged with an offence appears or is produced before a children's court, the children's court shall hold the inquiry in accordance with the provisions of section 39 and may, subject to the provisions of this Act, make such order in relation to the child as it deems fit.

Source: India Code