Bare ActsIndian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Section 366B

Importation of girl from foreign country

The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 366B — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).

Whoever imports into India from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir any girl under the age of twenty-one years with intent that she may be, or knowing it to be 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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 10 years and fine--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by Court of Session--Non-compoundable.

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