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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 96: Procuration of child

Chapter V — Of Offences Against Woman and Child

96. Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child may be, or knowing that it is likely that such child 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.

Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).