Section 20, The Prevention of Cruelty to Children Ordinance

(1) Power of Court to compel parent, etc., to enter into recognisance to look after girl. (1) Arrest without warrant. (2) Power of police to grant bail. (1) Power of police to lodge child in place of safety till brought before the Court. (2) Power of Court to order detention of child pending hearing. (3) Power of Court to detain child. (1) Power of Court to order removal of child from custody of unsuitable person. (2) Limitation of power of Court to make such order when child has fit legal guardian. (3) Method of making such order. (4) Order void on acquittal. (5) Power of Governor to order discharge of child and to make rules. (6) Emigration. (1) Maintenance of child committed to care of any person. (1) (a) Escape. (1) (b) Harbouring. (2) Power to order parent to contribute to maintenance of chiliJ. (3) Payment of contributions. (4) Variation of order. S.L.-VoL. I-20* 240 Cap. 31] Prevention of Cruelty to Children SECTION. (5) Power of any court before which a person is charged to make order.