(1) Once a child alleged to be in conflict with the law is apprehended by the police, the child shall be handed over to the special juvenile police unit or the designated child welfare police officer. The child must then be produced before the Board without delay, but within a period of twenty-four hours from the time of apprehension, excluding the time required for travel to the Board.
Provided that under no circumstances shall a child alleged to be in conflict with the law be placed in a police lockup or confined in a jail.
(2) The State Government shall make rules consistent with this Act to:
(i) specify the individuals or entities (including registered voluntary or non-governmental organizations) through whom any child alleged to be in conflict with the law may be brought before the Board;
(ii) outline the procedures for sending the child alleged to be in conflict with the law to an observation home or place of safety, as appropriate.
