Section 222 Child’s Right Act

Section 222 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Detention in case of certain crimes. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act.

(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act to the contrary, where a child is found to have attempted to commit treason, murder, robbery or manslaughter, or wounded another person with intent to do grievous harm, the Court may order the child to be detained for such period as may be specified in the order.

(2) Where an order is made under subsection (1) of this section, the child shall, during that period, notwithstanding anything in the other provisions of this Act, be liable to be detained in such place and on such conditions as the Court may direct, and the child whilst so detained shah be deemed to be in legal custody.