In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,―
        (a) “child” means a boy or girl who has not completed the age of eighteen years;
        (b) “institution” means an institution established and maintained for the reception, care, protection and welfare of women or children;
        (c) “licensing authority” means the State Government or such officer or authority as may be prescribed;
        (d) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made by the State Government under this Act;
        (e) “woman” means a female who has completed the age of eighteen years.