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Section 81 - Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
81. Sale and procurement of children for any purpose.-
Any person who sells or buys a child for any purpose 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: Provided that where such offence is committed by a person having actual charge of the child, including employees of a hospital or nursing home or maternity home, the term of imprisonment shall not be less than three years and may extend up to seven years.
Related Sections
- Section 80: Punitive measures for adoption without following prescribed procedures
- Section 75: Punishment for cruelty to child
- Section 104: Power of the Committee or the Board to amend its own orders
- Section 14: Inquiry by Board regarding child in conflict with law
- Section 55: Evaluation of functioning of structures
Related Acts
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020
- Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021
- Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Act, 2017
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