Children Act, 1960
52. Delinquent child under-going sentence at commencement
of the Act
In any area in which
this Act is brought into force, the Administrator may direct that a delinquent
child who is undergoing any sentence of imprisonment at the commencement of this
Act shall, in lieu of undergoing such sentence, be sent to a special school, or
be kept in safe custody in such place and manner as the Administrator thinks
fit, for the remainder of the period of the sentence; and the provisions of
this Act shall apply to the child. as if he had been ordered by a children's
court to be sent to such special school or, as the case may be, ordered to be
detained under sub-section (2) of section 22.