BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 96 BNS
Procuration of child
FAQ — Section 96 BNS
Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Procuration of child”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.
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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