Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 alongwith Rules, 2006

This comprehensive volume compiles the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 along with the Rules, 2006, offering an indispensable legal resource for protecting children’s rights in India. The Act establishes National and State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights, defines their constitution, powers, functions and procedural mechanisms for inquiry, monitoring, and redressal of violations. The Rules clarify appointments, procedures for filing complaints, inquiry formats, reporting obligations, and coordination with government departments and civil society bodies. Presented section-by-section with concise marginal notes, cross-references and an easy-to-use index, this edition enhances usability for legal drafting, policy work, case preparation, advocacy and academic study. Practitioners will find the verbatim statutory text helpful for petitions and complaints; NGOs and child welfare officers will value procedural checklists and complaint formats; researchers and students will benefit from contextual notes that explain interplay with juvenile justice and human-rights statutes. Carefully edited for clarity and accuracy, this edition is a practical desk companion for anyone working to uphold and enforce child rights across jurisdictions.