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JJ Act Chapter I: Preliminary

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Sections 1–2). Each links to its verbatim text.

JJ Act1 Short title, extent, commencement and application
JJ Act2 Definitions

Other chapters of the JJ Act

Chapter II: General Principles of Care and Protection of Children
Chapter III: Juvenile Justice Board
Chapter IV: Procedure in Relation to Children in Conflict With Law
Chapter V: Child Welfare Committee
Chapter VI: Procedure in Relation to Children in Need of Care and Protection
Chapter VII: Rehabilitation and Social Re-integration
Chapter VIII: Adoption
Chapter IX: Other Offences Against Children
Chapter X: Miscellaneous

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