Section 83: Use of child by militant groups or other adults.

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

(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 liable for 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.

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Act	The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
Section	83
Marginal note	Use of child by militant groups or other adults.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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