Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
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Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
45 | 06.10.1860 | 16 |
Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
Of Offence Affecting The Human Body | - | Parliament of India |
1[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.
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1. Ins. by s. 3, ibid.
Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
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Procuration of minor girl. | Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable |
Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
Non-Bailable | Court of Session. | Non-Compoundable |
Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |