Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses “Procuration of child”. Read the provision below with its qualifications, exceptions and chapter context; the official source is linked alongside it.
96. Procuration of child.—Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child may be, or knowing that it is likely that such child 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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