A Children Court trying a child in conflict with law for a heinous offence, is not empowered to:
Verified Answer
A. Hold trial of a child as an adult
B. Hold inquiry of the child as a Juvenile Justice Board
C. Sentence the child to imprisonment for a term of 10 years
D. Send the child to a place of safety till he attains the age of 21 years
Explanation:
Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) conducts the preliminary assessment and inquiry for a child in conflict with law. If the JJB determines that a child above 16 years who has committed a heinous offence should be tried as an adult, it transfers the case to the Children's Court. The Children's Court then proceeds with the trial as an adult and has powers to pass sentences, including sending the child to a place of safety or imprisonment (excluding death or life imprisonment). However, the Children's Court itself does not conduct the initial inquiry in the manner of a JJB.