September 6, 2026

Section 78 – Juvenile Justice Act: Using a Child for Vending, Peddling, Carrying, Supplying or Smuggling Intoxicants

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 — back to Table of Contents

Section 78. Using a child for vending, peddling, carrying, supplying or smuggling any intoxicating liquor, narcotic drug or psychotropic substance.

Whoever uses a child, for vending, peddling, carrying, supplying or smuggling any intoxicating liquor, narcotic drug or psychotropic substance, shall be liable for rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to a fine up to one lakh rupees.

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