Whoever gives, or causes to be given, to any child any intoxicating liquor in a public place or any dangerous drug, except upon the order of a duly qualified medical practitioner or in case of sickness or other urgent cause, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
Section 43: Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or dangerous drug to a child
The Kerala Children Act, 1972State Act of Kerala · Act 3 of 1973
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Kerala Children Act, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 43 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or dangerous drug to a child |
| Jurisdiction | State of Kerala |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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