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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 40: Restoration of child in need of care and protection
- Section 64: Reporting of adoption
- Section 20: Child attained age of twenty-one years and yet to complete prescribed term of stay in place of safety
- Section 93: Transfer of a child who is mentally ill or addicted to alcohol or other drugs
- Section 57: Eligibility of prospective adoptive parents
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