Section 159 Child’s Right Act Section 159 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Attendance of parents, guardians or child at the hearing in the Court. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. (1) In any proceedings in which the Court is hearing an application for an order under this Act, or…

Section 158 Child’s Right Act Section 158 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Proceedings to be in the interest of the child. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. The proceedings in the Court shall be conducive to the best interest of the child and shall be conducted in atmosphere of…

Section 157 Child’s Right Act Section 157 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Prohibition of publication of child’s name, etc. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. (1) No person shall publish the name, address, school, photograph, or anything likely to lead to the identification of a child whose matter is…

Section 156 Child’s Right Act Section 156 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Exclusion of persons from attending court. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. No person, other than‐(a) the members and officers of the Court ;(b) the parties to the case, their solicitors and counsel; (c) parents or guardian…

Section 155 Child’s Right Act Section 155 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to counsel, etc. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. A child has the right to be represented by a legal practitioner and to free legal aid in the hearing and determination of any matter concerning the…

Section 154 Child’s Right Act Section 154 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Professionalisation and training of Court personnel. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. (1) The personnel of the Court shall be afforded professional education, in‐service training, refresher courses and other modes of instruction to promote and enhance the…

Section 153 Child’s Right Act Section 153 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Family Court at the Magistrate Court level. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. (1) The Court at the Magisterial level shall consist of such number of‐(a) Magistrates, not below the rank of Chief magistrate ; and(b) assessors,…

Section 152 Child’s Right Act Section 152 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Family Court at the High Court level. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. (1) The Court at the High Court level shall consist of such member of‐(a) Judges of the High Court of the State and the…

Section 151 Child’s Right Act Section 151 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about General jurisdiction. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred on it by any other law, the Court shall have…

Section 150 Child’s Right Act Section 150 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Court to have two levels. It is under Part XIII (The Family Court) of the Act. The Court shall be at two levels‐ ‐(a) the Court as a Division of the High Court at the High Court level: and (b) The Court…