The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Act details
| Short title | The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to provide for the constitution of a National Commission and State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights and Children's Courts for providing speedy trial of offences against children or of violation of child rights and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
| Act number | 4 of 2006 |
| Act year | 2006 |
| Enactment date | 20 Jan 2006 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 37 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
Short Title The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
Act Number / Year Act No. 4 of 2006
Act ID (India Code) 200604
Presidential Assent Date January 20, 2006
Enforcement Date February 5, 2007
Nodal Ministry Ministry of Women and Child Development
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
• Formulation: Drafted and piloted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to establish specialized commissions and judicial mechanisms dedicated exclusively to children.
• Parliamentary Passage: Tabled, debated, and passed by both Houses of Parliament during the winter session of 2005.
• Presidential Assent: Received formal Presidential Assent on January 20, 2006, entering the statute book as Act No. 4 of 2006.
• Enforcement: Enforced on February 5, 2007.
• Source: Official Records of Parliament, India Code, and Ministry of Women and Child Development