| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | 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: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 141 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Importation of girl or boy from foreign country.
Importation of girl or boy from foreign country.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.