JJ Act 79Chapter IX · Other Offences Against Children
Section 79 · Exploitation of a child employee
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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.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 5 years, fine up to Rs 100000
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Non-bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion
Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section
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