The Madras, Bengal and Bombay Children (Supplementary) Act, 1925
Enacted on September 23, 1925, this supplementary legislation was passed by the Indian Legislature to strengthen and validate specific provisions within three regional children's acts: the Madras Children Act (1920), the Bengal Children Act (1922), and the Bombay Children Act (1924). Its primary purpose was to formally recognize and confirm the appellate and revisional jurisdiction granted to the respective High Courts of Madras, Bengal, and Bombay under those earlier acts. Historically, this Act played a key role in unifying and legitimizing the higher judicial oversight for children's welfare cases across these major presidencies, thereby reinforcing the legal framework for juvenile justice in colonial India. It remains a significant reference point in understanding the evolution of child protection laws in the Indian legal system.