Code
Any person who sells or buys a child for
any purpose shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years
and shall also be liable to fine of one lakh rupees:Provided that where such offence is committed by a person having actual charge of the child,
including employees of a hospital or nursing home or maternity home, the term of imprisonment shall not
be less than three years and may extend up to seven years.
