BNS Section 98

BNS Section 98: Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 372

Procedural Classification Summary

Selling child for purposes

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 yearsof prostitution, etc.and fine

Official Legal Provision / Summary

“minor” is replaced by “child” in heading and words “any person under the age of eighteen years” are replaced by the word "child'.