BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 95 BNS

Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence

Offence

Whoever hires, employs or engages any child to commit an offence

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to ten years, and with fine; and if the offence be committed shall also be punished with the punishment provided for that offence as if the offence has been committed by such person himself.

Explanation

—Hiring, employing, engaging or using a child for sexual exploitation or pornography is covered within the meaning of this section.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 95 BNS

Section 95 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to ten years, and with fine; and if the offence be committed shall also be punished with the punishment provided for that offence as if the offence has been committed by such person himself. Explanation —Hiring, employing, engaging or using a child for sexual exploitation or pornography is covered within the meaning of this section.

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.