Section 51: Make order where parent or guardian is unable to exercise control

Where the Court is satisfied that the parent or guardian of a child is unable to control the child, the Court may, if further satisfied-(a) that it is expedient so to deal with the child; and
(b) that the parent or guardian understands the results which will follow from the consents to making of the order,
make a corrective order in respect of the child or other the child to be placed for a specified period, not exceeding three years, under the supervision of an appropriate supervisory child development officer or of some other person appointed for the purpose by the Court.