IPCChapter XVI

S. 370 A

Exploitation of a trafficked person

Description

  1. Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a minor has been trafficked1, engages such minor for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
  2. Whoever, knowingly by or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked1, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished With rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

  1. Exploitation of a trafficked child
  2. Exploitation of a trafficked person
  1. 5 to 7 years + Fine
  2. 3 to 5 years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

  1. Cognizable
  2. Cognizable
  1. Non-bailable
  2. Non-bailable
  1. Court of Session
  2. Court of Session

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences