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SECTION 373 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Minimum mandatory punishment is introduced as seven years, and the upper limit of imprisonment is extended up to fourteen years in BNS, in place of ten years in IPC. Words “any person under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by the word "child'.)
Please refer to BNS 99 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 373 in Simple Words
In the Indian Penal Code, anyone who acquires 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying or obtaining possession of a minor for the same purposes | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Buying or obtaining possession of a minor for the same purposes
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What is the offence stipulated under Section 373?
Section 373 of the Indian penal code states that anyone who hires, buys or otherwise acquires a person under 18 years of age with the intent to use or employ them for prostitution, illicit sexual relations with another person, or any other unlawful and immoral activity,...
What is IPC 372 and punishment?
Anyone who sells or lends a minor child with the intention of pushing that child into prostitution, illicit sexual relations, or other unlawful and immoral purposes, is guilty and punished by imprisonment for up to 10 year, along with a fine.
What is Section 323 of the IPC?
IPC 323 is intended to deter those who violate the law and create a harmonious society. The Section 323 IPC punishment states that a person convicted of intentionally causing harm can be sentenced to a year of imprisonment, accompanied by a fine up to ten thousand rupees or both.
