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Section 83 - Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
83. Use of child by militant groups or other adults.-
(1) Any non-State, self-styled militant group or outfit declared as such by the Central Government, if recruits or uses any child for any purpose, shall be liablefor rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine of five lakh rupees.
(2) Any adult or an adult group uses children for illegal activities either individually or as a gang shall be liable for rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine of five lakh rupees.
Related Sections
- Section 21: Order that may not be passed against a child in conflict with law
- Section 82: Corporal punishment
- Section 8: Powers, functions and responsibilities of the Board
- Section 20: Child attained age of twenty-one years and yet to complete prescribed term of stay in place of safety
- Section 24: Removal of disqualification on the findings of an offence
Related Acts
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