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SECTION 372 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(“minor” is replaced by “child” in heading and words “any person under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by the word "child'.)
Please refer to BNS 98 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 372 in Simple Words
In the Indian Penal Code, anyone who sells, rents out, or transfers a person under 18 years of age with the intention of using them for prostitution, illicit intercourse, or any unlawful and immoral purpose, can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selling or letting to hire a minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Selling or letting to hire a minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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