Importation of girl from foreign country
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Summary
Importing into India from abroad or from Jammu and Kashmir any girl under 21 with the intent, or knowing it likely, that she will be forced or seduced into illicit intercourse is an offence. It applies when a person brings such a girl for sexual exploitation. Penalty: imprisonment up to ten years and fine.
Example
Priya, 20, is brought from Nepal by a man who plans to force her into prostitution. Because she was imported while under 21 with the intent or knowledge that she would be forced or seduced into illicit intercourse, the man can face up to ten years imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever imports into India from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir any girl under the age of twenty-one years with intent that she may be, or knowing it to be likely that she 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.
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