Procuration of child
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Summary
Anyone who, by any means, induces a child under eighteen to go somewhere or to do an act, with the intent or knowing it likely that the child will be forced or seduced into illicit intercourse, can be punished with up to ten years imprisonment and a fine. The offence is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by a Sessions Court. It covers persuasion, deceit or taking a child away for that purpose.
Example
Karan persuades 16-year-old Sneha to leave home and go with him to a house, knowing she is likely to be seduced there. Under this provision, Karan can be imprisoned for up to ten years and fined.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child below the age of eighteen years to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child below the age of eighteen years 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Court of Session
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