Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
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IX — OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN · Section 77

Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or psychotropic substance to a child.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever gives, or causes to be given, to any child any intoxicating liquor or any narcotic drug or tobacco products or psychotropic substance, except on the order of a duly qualified medical practitioner, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to a fine which may extend up to one lakh rupees.

Judgments on Section 77