September 12, 2026

Section 52 – Juvenile Justice Act: Fit Person

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 — back to Table of Contents

Section 52. Fit person.

(1) The Board or the Committee shall, after due verification of credentials, recognise any person fit to temporarily receive a child for care, protection and treatment of such child for a specified period and in the manner as may be prescribed.

(2) The Board or Committee, as the case may be, may withdraw the recognition granted under sub-section (1) for reasons to be recorded in writing.

Continue with Section 53 — Rehabilitation and re-integration services in institutions registered under this Act and management thereof, or return to the Table of Contents.