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Section 79 - Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
79. Exploitation of a child employee.-
Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, whoever ostensibly engages a child and keeps him in bondage for the purpose of employment or withholds his earnings or uses such earning for his own purposes shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine of one lakh rupees.
Explanation.-For the purposes of this section, the term "employment" shall also include selling goods and services, and entertainment in public places for economic gain.
Related Sections
- Section 9: Procedure to be followed by a Magistrate who has not been empowered under this Act
- Section 78: Using a child for vending, peddling, carrying, supplying or smuggling any intoxicating liquor, narcotic drug or psychotropic substance
- Section 61: Court procedure and penalty against payment in consideration of adoption
- Section 1: Short title, extent, commencement and application
- Section 37: Orders passed regarding a child in need of care and protection
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