| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144(1) Exploitation of a trafficked child. | Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 5 years but which may extend to 10 years and fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
| 144(2) Exploitation of a trafficked person. | Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 144 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Exploitation of a trafficked person.
Exploitation of a trafficked person.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
(1) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a child has been trafficked, engages such child 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 ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
(2) Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, 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 seven years, and shall also be liable to fine