Section 81: Sale and procurement of children for any purpose.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.Central Act · Act 2 of 2016

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.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
Section	81
Marginal note	Sale and procurement of children for any purpose.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	3

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