BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 144 BNS

Exploitation of a trafficked person

Offence

(1)Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a child has been trafficked, engages such child for sexual exploitation in any manner,

Punishment

shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

(2) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: a term which shall not be less than five years.
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FAQ — Section 144 BNS

Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Exploitation of a trafficked person”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven 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.