Section 79
Exploitation of a child employee.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to children alleged and found to be in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection by catering to their basic needs through proper care, protection, development, treatment, social re-integration, by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposal of matters in the best interest of children and for their rehabilitation through processes provided, and institutions and bodies established, herein under and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
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.