64. Power of parent or guardian to bring child or young person before Juvenile Court
Feedback & supportWhere the parent or guardian of a child or young person proves to a Juvenile Court that he is unable to control the child or young person, the Court, if satisfied —
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;
that it is expedient so to deal with the child or young person; and
child
“child” means —(a)in the case of a person employed or engaged to take part in any public entertainment, a person under the age of 16 years; and(b)in any other case, a person under the age of 14 years;
that the parent or guardian understands the results which will follow from, and consents to, the making of the order,may order the child or young person to be sent to an approved school or approved home, or may order him to be placed 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.
young person
“young person” means —(a)in the case of a person employed or engaged to take part in any public entertainment, a person who has attained the age of 16 years and is under the age of 18 years;(b)in any other case, a person who has attained the age of 14 years and is under the age of 18 years;