Whoever, in a street or public place within the limits of the City, loiters for the purpose of prostitution or importunes a person to the commission of sexual immorality shall be liable on conviction to a fine which may extend to fifty rupees :\br @s Provided that no court shall take cognizance of an offence under this section except on the complaint of the person importuned or on the complaint of a 1Corporation or a police officer not below the rank of a sub-inspector respectively authorized in this behalf in writing by the 1Corporation and the District Magistrate.\br @s
Section 444: Loitering and soliciting for immoral purpose.
The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 2 of 1959
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Section | 444 |
| Marginal note | Loitering and soliciting for immoral purpose. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Uttar Pradesh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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