The Juvenile Justice Act 1986, 53 of 1986 (Rep., Act 56 of 2000) · VI — SPECIAL OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF JUVENILES

Section 41. (1) Whoever, having the actual charge of, or control over, a juvenile, assaults, abandons, exposes o

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER VI SPECIAL OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF JUVENILES 41. (1) Whoever, having the actual charge of, or control over, a juvenile, assaults, abandons, exposes or wilfully neglects the juvenile or causes or procures him to be assaulted, abandoned, exposed or neglected in a manner likely to cause such juvenile unnecessary mental or physical suffering shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. (2) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under sub-section (1) unless the complaint is filed with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it in this behalf. 1182 Juvenile Justice [ACT 53 Employment of juveniles for begging.

Source: India Code