IPC 366A vs BNS 366A
● Retained in BNSProcuration of minor girls
Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with the procuration of minor girls. It criminalizes the act of intentionally inducing a girl under the age of 18 years to engage in any sexual activity. The section specifically targets exploitation and trafficking of minor girls for immoral purposes.
Key points:
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The girl must be under 18 years of age.
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The act includes enticement, inducement, or procuring for sexual purposes.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
For example, if a person persuades or deceives a 17-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity, it qualifies as an offence under IPC 366A. This section provides strict legal protection to minor girls against sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Procuration of minor girls
Section 366A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 366A and continues to punish procuration of minor girls. It applies when a person induces, entices, or procures a girl under 18 years for sexual purposes.
Key points:
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Protects minor girls under 18 years from exploitation.
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Punishment remains imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
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Covers acts of enticement, inducement, and procurement.
For instance, persuading a minor girl into sexual activity or trafficking her for immoral purposes is punishable under BNS 366A. This section ensures strong legal protection against sexual exploitation of minors, aligning with child protection norms.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 366A to BNS BNS 366A.