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IPC Section 366B - Importation of girl from foreign country
Last Updated: 01 Jul, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Words “any boy under the age of eighteen years” added and “she” is replaced by “girl or boy”.)
Please refer to BNS 141 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 366B in Simple Words
According to section 366B of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who brings a girl under 21 years of age into India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir from any foreign country 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.
Importation of girl from foreign country
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Importation of girl from foreign country | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Importation of girl from foreign country
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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Section 366B: The importation of a girl under the age of 21 from a foreign nation with the intent or knowledge that it is likely she will be seduced or forced to have illicit sexual relations with another person can be punished by imprisonment for up to 10 years as well as a fine.
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