Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 96

BNS 96: earlier IPC 366A

Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 96 deals with procuration of child. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 96 was IPC 366A.

Procuration of child.

Carried over
86% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVI
s. 366A
Procuration of minor girl
Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any minor girl under the age of eighteen years to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such girl may be, or knowing that it is likely that she 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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. V
s. 96
Procuration of child.
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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 366A
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Triable byCourt of Session.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 366A IPCBNS 96 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 366A · Procuration of minor girl
BNS 95 · Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence.BNS 97 · Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person.

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