law: Children Act, 1960
  3. Continuation of inquiry in respect of child who has
  
  ceased to be child
  Where an inquiry has
  
  been initiated against a child and during the course of such inquiry the child
  
  ceases to be such, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any
  
  other law for the time being in force, the inquiry may be continued and orders,
  
  may be made in respect of such person as if such person had continued to be a
  
  child.