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The Children Act, 1974

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1974 )

Young girls exposed to risk or seduction
43. If it appears to a Court on the complaint of any person that a girl under the age of sixteen years is, with or without the knowledge of her parent or guardian, exposed to the risk of seduction or prostitution, the Court may direct the parent or guardian to enter into a recognisance to exercise due care and supervision in respect of such girl.

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