What is Section 366B IPC? Importation of girl from foreign country
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Learn about Section 366B IPC: Importation of girl from foreign country
Official Legal Text
Whoever imports into India from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir any girl under the age of twenty-one years with intent that she may be, or knowing it to be 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.
What This IPC Section Means – Explained in Simple Words
Section 366B punishes anyone who imports a minor girl (below 21 years) into India from a foreign country with the intention of forcing her into illicit intercourse.
Purpose
To protect minor girls from being trafficked into India for exploitation.
Bailable or Not Bailable & Punishment
Bailable: Non-Bailable, Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years, and fine.
Key Elements
1. The victim must be a minor girl (below 21 years). 2. She must be brought into India. 3. The intent must be for illicit intercourse.
Punishment Details
Imprisonment of up to ten years, and a fine.
Illustrative Example
If a girl aged 17 is brought from a foreign country to India for the purpose of prostitution, it is an offence under Section 366B.
Legal Defenses
If the girl is above 21 years or travels willingly for lawful purposes, it is not an offence.
Related Sections
Related to Section 366 (Kidnapping to compel marriage) and Section 366A (Procuration of minor girl).
FAQs
What is importation of girl?
Importing a girl under 21 years from a foreign country into India for illicit intercourse.
Punishment for Section 366B IPC?
Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
Is it cognizable?
Yes, it is cognizable and non-bailable.
Example case?
Bringing a minor from another country for prostitution.
Age of girl important?
Yes, girl should be under 21.
Jurisdiction?
Sessions Court jurisdiction.
Possible defences?
Absence of intent to exploit.