Right of child to take assistance of legal counsel

Subject to the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 301 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the family or the guardian of the child shall be entitled to the assistance of a legal counsel of their choice for any offence under this Act:

Provided that if the family or the guardian of the child are unable to afford a legal counsel, the Legal Services Authority shall provide a lawyer to them.