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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a person induces a child to go somewhere or do something,…

Section 96 defines procuration of a child. It covers inducing a child to go from a place or do an act with the specified intent, or with knowledge of the specified…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a person induces a child to go somewhere or do something, intending that the child be forced or seduced into illicit intercourse with another person. Which offence does section 96 describe?

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Section 96 defines procuration of a child. It covers inducing a child to go from a place or do an act with the specified intent, or with knowledge of the specified likelihood. For this purpose a child is any person under 18.

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Option A

Section 137 addresses taking or enticing a child out of a lawful guardian’s keeping without that guardian’s consent.

Option B

Section 139 addresses kidnapping, obtaining custody or maiming in connection with begging.

Option C

The stated inducement and sexual purpose are the elements of procuration under section 96.

Option D

Section 141 requires importation into India from a foreign country. The facts do not include importation.

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