Whoever imports into India from any country outside India any girl under the age of twenty-one years or any boy under the age of eighteen years with intent that girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy 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.
Section 141: Importation of girl or boy from foreign country.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Central Act · Act 45 of 2023
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Section | 141 |
| Marginal note | Importation of girl or boy from foreign country. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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