Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to Section 373 of IPC, if any person buys minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. what is the minimum punishment for the offence.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is a Punishment of ten years and a fine.
Important Points
- Section 373 of IPC-
- Whoever buys, hires, or otherwise obtains possession of any person under the age of eighteen years with the intent that such person shall be at any age be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution or illicit intercourse with any person or for any unlawful and immoral purpose, or knowing it to be likely that such person will at any age employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
- It is a cognizable offence and Non-bailable in nature which is triable by the court of session.
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