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A parent permits their child to work in a small unit in contravention of section 3 and it is the parent's first offence. Which statement is correct under section 14?

The parent is not liable for punishment for a first offence. Section 14(1B) exempts parents or guardians of a child or adolescent from punishment on the first offence; only a repeat offence after conviction attracts a fine up to Rs 10,000.

  1. AThe parent is liable to imprisonment of six months
  2. BThe parent is liable to a fine of Rs 10,000 as a first offence
  3. CThe parent is not liable for punishment for the first offenceCorrect
  4. DThe parent is liable to simple imprisonment of one month

Explanation

Section 14(1B) says that notwithstanding sub-sections (1) and (1A), parents or guardians are not liable for punishment in the case of the first offence. Only on a later like offence after conviction does section 14(2A) allow a fine up to Rs 10,000.

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