63. Powers of Juvenile Court in respect of children or young persons in need of care or protection
Feedback & supportIf a Juvenile Court is satisfied that any person brought before the Court is a child or young person in need of care or protection, the Court may —
juvenile
“juvenile” means a male or female person who, in the opinion of any court, is 7 years of age or upwards and under the age of 16 years;
order him to be sent to an approved school or an approved home;
approved school
“approved school” means any school or institution, or part thereof, for the reception, education and vocational training of children or young persons appointed or established under the provisions and for the purposes of this Act;
commit him to the care of a fit person whether a relative or not, who is willing to undertake the care of him;
order his parent or guardian to enter into a recognizance to exercise proper care and guardianship; or
guardian
“guardian”, in relation to a child or young person, includes any person who in the opinion of the court having cognizance of any case in relation to the child, or in which the child is concerned, has for the time being the charge of, or control over, the child or young person;
without making any other order, or in addition to making an order under paragraph (b) or (c), make an order placing him for a specified period, not exceeding 3 years, under the supervision of a probation officer, or of some other person appointed for the purpose by the Court.