Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
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IX — OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN · Section 81

Sale and procurement of children for any purpose.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 81