Importation of girl or boy from foreign country
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Summary
Importing a girl under 21 or a boy under 18 into India from abroad, with the intent or knowing it likely that they will be forced or seduced into sexual relations with someone, is a serious offence. The offender can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine. The offence is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by a Sessions Court.
Example
Rohan brings a 20-year-old girl from abroad into India knowing she will be forced into sexual relations with another person. Rohan can be punished with up to ten years imprisonment and a fine; the offence is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by a Sessions Court.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever imports into India from any country outside India any girl under the age of twenty-one years or any boy under the age of eighteen years with intent that girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Court of Session.
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