Whoever ostensibly procures a child for the purpose of any employment and withholds the earning of the child or uses such earning for his own purposes shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
CHAPTER VII MISCELLANEOUS
Section 44: Exploitation of child employees
The Kerala Children Act, 1972State Act of Kerala · Act 3 of 1973
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Kerala Children Act, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 44 |
| Marginal note | Exploitation of child employees |
| Jurisdiction | State of Kerala |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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