JJ Act81
JJ Act Section 81: Sale and procurement of children for any purpose
Punishment 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
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Verbatim · JJ Act81. Sale and procurement of children for any purpose.—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.
Cite as: Section 81, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Act No. 2 of 2016)