Non-application of the Chapter

Juveniles and children as defined in clause (k) of section 2 of the Juvenile Justice Act are excluded from this Chapter. When a person falls within that definition, the Chapter's criminal procedures and penalties do not apply. The child is dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act and the juvenile justice process instead.

Priya, aged 15, is accused of shop theft and brought to the police. Because she is a child as defined in clause (k) of section 2 of the Juvenile Justice Act, the Chapter's criminal procedures and punishments are not used. Her case is handled under the Juvenile Justice Act and juvenile justice authorities take charge.