Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 370ABNS 144
Exploitation of a trafficked person
BNS 144 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 370A is BNS 144
- BNS 144(1)
- Punishment
- Rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
- BNS 144(2)
- Punishment
- Rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven 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
- The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from seven years to ten years, and for sub- section (2), from five years to seven years.
- "minor" is replaced by "child".
Drafting-ready
Under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 370A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 370A bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 144(1): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Court of Session. BNS 144(2): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 370A under BNS?
BNS 144(1): rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years and fine. BNS 144(2): rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years and fine.
What is IPC 370A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 370A (Exploitation of a trafficked person) corresponds to Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 370A and BNS 144?
The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from seven years to ten years, and for sub- section (2), from five years to seven years. "minor" is replaced by "child".
How do I cite BNS 144 in a pleading?
Under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 370A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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