Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, whoever ostensibly engages a child and keeps him in bondage for the purpose of employment or withholds his earnings or uses such earning for his own purposes 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.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this section, the term "employment" shall also include selling goods and services, and entertainment in public places for economic gain.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this section, the term "employment" shall also include selling goods and services, and entertainment in public places for economic gain.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent, commencement and application.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · General principles to be followed in administration of Act.Section 4 · Juvenile Justice Board.Section 5 · Placement of person, who cease to be a child during process of inquiry.Section 6 · Placement of persons, who committed an offence, when person was below the age of eighteen years.Section 7 · Procedure in relation to Board.Section 8 · Powers, functions and responsibilities of the Board.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 10 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2020-04-07. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.