JJ Act 85Chapter IX · Other Offences Against Children
Section 85 · Offences committed on disabled children
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Whoever commits any of the offences referred to in
this Chapter on any child who is disabled as so certified by a medical practitioner, then, such person shall
be liable to twice the penalty provided for such offence.
Explanation.--- For the purposes of this Act, the term "disability" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it under clause (i) of section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996).
Explanation.--- For the purposes of this Act, the term "disability" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it under clause (i) of section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996).
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