BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 96 — Procuration of child.
Replaces IPC Section 366A.
Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child may be, or knowing that it is likely that such child will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Nearby sections
- 93 Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years of age, by parent or person having care of it.
- 94 Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body.
- 95 Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence.
- 97 Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person.
- 98 Selling child for purposes of prostitution, etc.
- 99 Buying child for purposes of prostitution, etc.
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