Section 25
Special provision in respect of pending cases.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to children alleged and found to be in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection by catering to their basic needs through proper care, protection, development, treatment, social re-integration, by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposal of matters in the best interest of children and for their rehabilitation through processes provided, and institutions and bodies established, herein under and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,
all proceedings in respect of a child alleged or found to be in conflict with law pending before any Board
or court on the date of commencement of this Act, shall be continued in that Board or court as if this Act
had not been enacted.