BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 141 BNS

Importation of girl or boy from foreign country

Offence

Whoever imports into India from any country outside India any girl under the age of twenty-one years or any boy under the age of eighteen years with intent that girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy 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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FAQ — Section 141 BNS

Section 141 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Importation of girl or boy from foreign country”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever imports into India from any country outside India any girl under the age of twenty-one years or any boy under the age of eighteen years with intent that girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy 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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.