IPC Section 370A in BNS
IPC Section 370A corresponds to BNS Section 144 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 370A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 144 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 144 — Exploitation of a trafficked person
Drafting note. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from seven years to ten years, and for sub- section (2), from five years to seven years. “minor” is replaced by “child”.
(1) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a child has been trafficked, engages such child for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall a…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 370A in BNS?
IPC Section 370A is BNS Section 144 — Exploitation of a trafficked person.
Has the provision changed?
The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from seven years to ten years, and for sub- section (2), from five years to seven years. “minor” is replaced by “child”.
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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