State Act

The Goa Children's Act, 2003

20.110[Cognizance of offences.— No cognizance of any offence under this Act shall be taken except,— (a) on a complaint made by the child victim or his or her parent(s), and in their absence, his or her guardians or close relatives, or police or the Competent Authority or the Director or a Special Officer or Labour Inspector or any authority or Officer authorized in this behalf by the Government; or (b) on a report or charge-sheet made by the police.]