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

Section 44. Whoever ostensibly procures a juvenile for the purpose of any employment and withholds the earnings

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

44. Whoever ostensibly procures a juvenile for the purpose of any employment and withholds the earnings of the juvenile or uses such earnings for his own purposes shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine. Alternative punishments.

Source: India Code