JJ Act 77Chapter IX · Other Offences Against Children

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

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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.

The offence at a glance

Punishment
up to 7 years, fine up to Rs 100000
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Not compoundable
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class
  • Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
  • Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion

Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section

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