IPC → BNS
IPC Section 366A in BNS
IPC Section 366A corresponds to BNS Section 96 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 366A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 96 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 96 — Procuration of child
Drafting note. Words “minor girl under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by word “child” and made gender neutral.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 366A in BNS?
IPC Section 366A is BNS Section 96 — Procuration of child.
Has the provision changed?
Words “minor girl under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by word “child” and made gender neutral.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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