Definitions: In this Act; unless the context otherwise requires; (1) "abandoned c — THE JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2015

Definitions: In this Act; unless the context otherwise requires; (1) "abandoned c

2. Definitions: In this Act; unless the context otherwise requires; (1) "abandoned child" means a child deserted by his biological or adoptive parents O guardians, who has been declared as abandoned by the Committee after due inquiry; The words except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019,s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (W.e.f: 31-10- 2019).

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