Whoever gives, or causes to be given, to any child any intoxicating liquor or any narcotic drug or tobacco products or psychotropic substance, except on the order of a duly qualified medical practitioner, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to a fine which may extend up to one lakh rupees.
Section 77: Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or psychotropic substance to a child.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.Central Act · Act 2 of 2016
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. |
|---|---|
| Section | 77 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or psychotropic substance to a child. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 1 |
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