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A
woman can be searched, only by another woman with strict regard to
decency. (Section 51 and 100 CrPC).
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Any
female occupant, who as per custom does not appear in public and not
being the person to be arrested, has to be afforded reasonable
opportunity to withdraw before entering a place for arresting a person
who may be hiding there. (Sec. 47 CrPC).
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No
male under the age of 15 years or a woman can be summoned by police as
witnesses to depose about the facts and circumstances in a case under
investigation at any place other than the place in which such male
person or woman resides. (Sec. 160 CrPC).
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Nothing
is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. (Sec.
82 IPC).
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Nothing
is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and
under twelve, who has not attained sufficient maturity of
understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on
that occasion. (Sec.83
IPC).
The
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 inter-alia
prohibits;
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Lodging
of children in jails and police lock-ups and lays down procedures
including norms for investigation and trial in cases of juvenile
crimes.
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Publication
of names and other details of juveniles who are involved in any
proceeding under the Act.
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Trial
of juveniles with adults.
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Juvenile
Boards and Courts in matters concerning bail and normally a juvenile
shall not be denied bail. It also sets out procedure for
rehabilitation and social reintegration of children.
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