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11/11/2024
Laws of Bangladesh

The Children Act, 1974

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1974 )

Power to order parent to pay fine, etc.
54. (1) Where a child is convicted of an offence punishable with fine, the Court shall order that the fine be paid by the parent or guardian of the child, unless the Court is satisfied that the parent or guardian cannot be found or that he has not conduced to the commission of the offence by neglecting to exercise due care of the child.
 
 
(2) Where a parent or guardian is directed to pay a fine under sub-section (1), the amount may be recovered in accordance with the provision of the Code.

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