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THE JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2015 · OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN

Section 77 — Penalty for giving intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or psychotropic substance to a child

Whoever gives, or causes to be given, to any child any intoxicating liquor or any narcotic drug or tobacco products or psychotropic substance, except on the order of a duly qualified medical practitioner, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to a fine which may extend up to one lakh rupees.