Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with exploitation of a trafficked person. Under the old law this was Section 370A of the IPC.
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Section 144 BNS - Exploitation of a trafficked person
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 144 - Exploitation of a trafficked person
- Old provision
- Section 370A IPC
- Punishment
- for not less than 5 years but which may extend to 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 144 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 370A IPC | Modified | The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from seven years to ten years, and for sub - section (2), from five years to seven years . “minor” is replaced by “child”. |
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