141. Whoever imports into India from any country outside India any girl under the age of twenty-one years or any boy under the age of eighteen years with intent that girl or boy may be, or knowing it to be likely that girl or boy 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.
BNS Section 141: Importation of girl or boy from foreign country
Section 141 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with importation of girl or boy from foreign country. It replaces IPC 366B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 141 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | Importation of a girl or boy from foreign country. | Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 141
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 366B: Importation of girl from foreign country
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