Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 98 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 98: Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc (Legacy IPC Section 372)

Statutory Classification Details

Selling child for purposes

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