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Section 83 JJ Act — Use of child by militant groups or other adults

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. · Official PDF page 39

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83. Use of child by militant groups or other adults .—(1) Any non-State, self-styled militant group or outfit declared as such by the Central Government, if recruits or uses any child for any purpose, shall be liable for rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine of five lakh rupees.

(2) Any adult or an adult group uses children for illegal activities either individually or as a gang shall be liable for rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine of five lakh rupees.

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