Section 88: Alternative punishment

Q: What does Section 88 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 (JJ Act) deal with?

Section 88 JJ Act pertains to "Alternative punishment". It is part of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 88 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 (JJ Act) prescribes alternative punishment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 88 JJ Act still in force?

Yes, Section 88 of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 88 JJ Act?

धारा 88 JJ Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021. Section 88 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 (JJ Act) prescribes alternative punishment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 88 JJ Act?

Dhara 88 JJ Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 88 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 (JJ Act) prescribes alternative punishment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 88 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021?

Cite as: "Section 88, The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021 (JJ Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021, 2021, § 88 (India).

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- Where an act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under any other law for the time being in force, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any such law, the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable for punishment under such law which provides for punishment which is greater in degree.