Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with selling minor for purposes of Prostitution, etc. Under the old law this was Section 372 of the IPC.
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Section 98 BNS - Selling minor for purposes of Prostitution, etc
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 98 - Selling minor for purposes of Prostitution, etc
- Old provision
- Section 372 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 98 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 372 IPC | Modified | “minor” is replaced by “child” in heading and words “any person under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by the word "child'. |
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