Section 33: Offence of non-reporting

Q: What does Section 33 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) deal with?

Section 33 JJ Act pertains to "Offence of non-reporting". It is part of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 33 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) governs offence of non-reporting. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 33 JJ Act still in force?

Yes, Section 33 of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 33 JJ Act?

धारा 33 JJ Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Section 33 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) governs offence of non-reporting. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 33 JJ Act?

Dhara 33 JJ Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 33 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) governs offence of non-reporting. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 33 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015?

Cite as: "Section 33, The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, 2015, § 33 (India).

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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Chapter VIP — rocedure in Relation to Children in Need of Care and Protection

Section 33

Offence of non-reporting

- If information regarding a child as required under section 32 is not given within the period specified in the said section, then, such act shall be regarded as an offence.

Related Sections

§32

Mandatory reporting regarding a child found separated from guardian

JJ Act

§34

Penalty for non-reporting

JJ Act

§31

Production before Committee

JJ Act

§35

Surrender of children

Orders passed regarding a child in need of care and protection

JJ Act

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Table of Contents

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Chapter VIP — rocedure in Relation to Children in Need of Care and Protection

Section 33

Offence of non-reporting

- If information regarding a child as required under section 32 is not given within the period specified in the said section, then, such act shall be regarded as an offence.