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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 12: Bail to a person who is apparently a child alleged to be in conflict with law
- Section 31: Production before Committee
- Section 23: No joint proceedings of child in conflict with law and person not a child
- Section 54: Inspection of institutions registered under this Act
- Section 3: General principles to be followed in administration of Act
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