Section Section 3
General principles to be followed in administration of Act: ~The Central Governme
3. General principles to be followed in administration of Act: ~The Central Government; the State Governments, [the Board, the Committee, or] other agencies, as the case may be, while implementing the provisions of this Act shall be guided by the following fundamental principles, namely: Principle of presumption of innocence: Any child shall be presumed to be an innocent of any mala fide or criminal intent up to the age of eighteen years_ (ii) Principle of dignity and worth: AlL human beings shall be treated with equal dignity and rights. (iii) Principle of participation: Every child shall have a right to be heard and to participate in all processes and decisions affecting his interest and the child 's views shall be taken into consideration with due regard to the age and maturity of the child. (iv) Principle of best interest: AlL decisions regarding the child shall be based on the primary consideration that they are in the best interest of the child and to help the child to develop full potential. Principle of family responsibility: The primary responsibility of care, nurture and protection of the child shall be that of the biological family or adoptive or foster parents, as the case may be. (vi) Principle of safety: All measures shall be taken to ensure that the child is safe and is not subjected to any harm, abuse O maltreatment while in contact with the care and protection system; and thereafter. (vii) Positive measures: All resources are to be mobilised including those of family and community, for promoting the well-being, facilitating development of identity and providing an
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