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

Section 23. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, no proce

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

23. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, no proceeding shall be instituted and no order shall be passed against a child under Chapter VIII of the said Code. Proceeding under Chapter VIII of the Criminal Procedure Code not competent against child.

Source: India Code