Prohibition of publication of names, etc., of children involved in proceeding under the Act

(1) No report in any newspaper, magazine or news sheet of any inquiry or investigation regarding a child involved in any proceeding under this Act shall disclose the name, address or school or any other particulars calculated to lead to the identification of the child, nor shall any picture of any such child be published : Provided that for reasons to be recorded in writing, the authority holding the inquiry may permit such disclosure, if in its opinion such disclosure is in the interest of the child. (2) Any person contravening the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 1,000.