Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 366ABNS 96
Procuration of child
BNS 96 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 366A is BNS 96
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 10 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Words "minor girl under the age of eighteen years" are replaced by word "child" and made gender neutral.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 366A bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 96 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 366A under BNS?
BNS 96: Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
What is IPC 366A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 366A (Procuration of child) corresponds to Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 366A and BNS 96?
Words "minor girl under the age of eighteen years" are replaced by word "child" and made gender neutral.
How do I cite BNS 96 in a pleading?
Under Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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