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IPC Section 366A - Procuration of minor girl

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Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 366A has been replaced with BNS Section 96 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Words “minor girl under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by word “child” and made gender neutral.)

Please refer to BNS 96 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  2. IPC Section 366A related FAQs
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Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any minor girl under the age of eighteen years to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such girl may be, or knowing that it is 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.



IPC 366A in Simple Words

According to section 366A of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who induces a minor girl under 18 years to go somewhere or do something with the intent or knowledge that she may be forced into illicit intercourse with another person can be punished with up to ten years of imprisonment and a fine.


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Procuration of minor girl

Offence : Procuration of minor girl


Punishment : 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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Frequently Asked Questions


Is Section 366 bailable?

The Section 366 offence is not bailable, cognizable and non-compoundable.


What is the penalty for 363 366 IPC?

One thousand and in default an additional year of imprisonment for the offence punishable by Section 363 IPC. Five years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine amounting to Rs. Two thousand, and in default an additional two-month imprisonment for the offence punishable under Section 366 IPC.


What is 366 Dhara?

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