81. Sale and procurement of children for any purpose .—Any person who sells or buys a child for any purpose shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to fi ve 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.