Whoever, having the actual charge of, or control over, a juvenile or the child, assaults, abandons, exposes or wilfully neglects the juvenile or causes or procures him to be assaulted, abandoned, exposed or neglected in a manner likely to cause such juvenile or the child unnecessary mental or physical suffering shall be punishable with imprisonment for a team which may extend to six months, or fine, or with both.
Section 23: Punishment for cruelty to juvenile or child
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 56 of 2000
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section | 23 |
| Marginal note | Punishment for cruelty to juvenile or child |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Chandigarh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 2 |
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