Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with procuration of child. Under the old law this was Section 366A of the IPC.
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Section 96 BNS - Procuration of child
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 96 - Procuration of child
- Old provision
- Section 366A IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 96 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 366A IPC | Modified | Words “minor girl under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by word “child” and made g ender neutral. |
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