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(1) Whoever, having the actual charge of or cou troI over, a child, assults, aband- f~ c r u c ~ t y t o ~ n ~ , e x p o ~ e ~ o ~ ~ i ~ f u l ~ ~ . n e g l ~ c l s t h e child or causes orprocures him to be assaulted, ,, &Id. abandoned exposed or neglected in a manner likely to cause such child UMecessary mental and physlcaI suffering shall on conviction, be punishable with imprisir&ent for a term which may cxtznd to six months, or with fine, or with both. (2) No court shall take mngnizance of an offence punishable under sub-section (I) un!ess tlie complaint is field with t hc previous sanction of the Government or of an officer . , * authorised by them in this -behaLfqf.' .. ... . , . Employment