IPC §366A → BNS §96
Procuration of minor girl
Comparison
366A. Procuration of minor girl.—Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any minor girl under the age of eighteen years to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such girl may be, or knowing that it is likely that she 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.
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.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 366A preserved as BNS 96 with gender-neutralisation: 'minor girl' → 'child'.
Old position
IPC 366A is the child-protection statute on procuration of a minor girl. The provision criminalises inducing a minor girl under eighteen to leave a place or to do any act with intent that she be, or knowing it likely she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person. Punishment is imprisonment up to ten years and fine.
New position
BNS 96 (Procuration of child) carries the operative spine forward and gender-neutralises the protected class. The protected class widens from minor girl under the age of eighteen years to child; boys are now protected on parity with girls. The age boundary for child derives from BNS 2 general definitions. Punishment ladder is preserved.
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
What is preserved: Operative spine carries forward — induces any [protected minor] to go from any place or to do any act with intent that [protected minor] may be, or knowing that it is likely that [protected minor] will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person. Modality (by any means whatsoever) preserved. Punishment ladder preserved (up to 10 years + fine).
What changed: Protected class widens from minor girl under the age of eighteen years (IPC 366A: female-only) to child (BNS 96: gender-neutral). The statute now protects boys as well as girls. All gendered pronouns are replaced with gender-neutral such child.
Definition dependency: The age boundary for "child" in BNS 96 depends on BNS 2 general definitions. Per Indian-statute convention "child" is typically under 18, matching the IPC 366A age limit; the BNS 2 definition should be verified for the precise age applicable here.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 366A continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 96 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward in their existing frame.
Frequently asked
BNS 96 (Procuration of child). The relationship is classified as modified — the protected class is gender-neutralised from 'minor girl' to 'child' while the operative spine is preserved.
Cite this page
Newlaws.in, IPC §366A → BNS §96 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/366A.
Compiled using AI-assisted tools · Source-linked · Last updated 2026-05-01
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