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The Juvenile Justice Act (No. 53 of 1986).

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India
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
1986-12-01
National
Law, Act

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Chapter I: Preliminary (sections 1 to 3)
Chapter II: Competent authorities and institutions for juveniles (sections 4 to 12)
Chapter III: Neglected juveniles (sections 13 to 17)
Chapter IV: Delinquent juveniles (sections 18 to 26)
Chapter V: Procedure of competent authorities generally and appeals and revision from orders of such authorities (sections 27 to 40)
Chapter VI: Special offences in respect of juveniles (sections 41 to 45)
Chapter VII: Miscellaneous (sections 46 to 63)

Makes provision for the punishment for cruelty to juvenile (section 41), the employment of juveniles for begging (section 42) and the exploitation of juvenile employees (section 44).

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