Code: Section 111 JJ Act – Repeal and Savings
(1) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 (56 of 2000) is hereby repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the said Act shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act.
Explanation of Section 111 JJ Act
Section 111 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 officially repeals the earlier Act from 2000. This means the old law is no longer in effect. However, to maintain legal consistency, it adds a “savings clause.”
This clause ensures that all actions, decisions, and cases started under the 2000 Act will still remain valid. They are treated as if they were done under the new 2015 law. This prevents confusion and disruption in ongoing legal matters.
In simple terms, it closes the old law while keeping its results intact under the new one.
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Example 1: Ongoing Court Case
Suppose a case began in 2014 under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. Even after the 2015 Act came into force, the case does not become invalid. It continues under the updated law without starting over.
Example 2: Approved Adoption
A couple received an adoption order under the 2000 Act. After the new Act started, that order remains valid. They do not need to reapply, as the order is recognized by the 2015 Act.
Common Questions and Answers on Section 111 JJ Act
1. What is the main purpose of Section 111?
It repeals the 2000 Juvenile Justice Act and ensures that actions under that Act remain valid.
2. Do pending cases stop or restart?
No. They continue under the new law without disruption.
3. Why is the savings clause important?
It protects earlier decisions and avoids restarting legal procedures.
4. Can someone challenge an order made under the 2000 Act?
Not on the basis that the old Act is repealed. The new law accepts those actions.
5. Is any new application required for past actions?
No. All valid actions under the old Act are treated as valid under the new one.
Conclusion
Section 111 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 ensures a smooth transition from the 2000 law to the updated version. It repeals the old Act but preserves everything done under it. This helps maintain stability in legal processes, especially for children in need of care and protection.
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