Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child below the age of eighteen years to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child below the age of eighteen years 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.

Classification of Offence as per Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

  • Punishment:
    • Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
  • Cognizable
  • Non-bailable
  • Triable by Court of Session

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