Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter V: Of Offences against Woman and Child · Of offences against child
Section 96: Procuration of child
In plain words
Inducing a child by any means to go somewhere or do something, intending or knowing it is likely that the child will be forced or seduced into illicit intercourse with another person, is punishable with up to ten years in prison and a fine.
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Official text
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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Supreme Court judgments citing the section 96
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