Section 99 of BNS : Section 99: Buying child for purposes of prostitution, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 45-year-old man, approaches a poor family in a rural village in India. He offers them a significant amount of money in exchange for their 12-year-old daughter, Meena, under the pretense of providing her with a better life and education in the city. However, Ravi's real intention is to employ Meena in a brothel he manages in Mumbai. Under Section 99 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be charged with buying a child for the purpose of prostitution. If found guilty, Ravi could face imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years, which may extend to fourteen years, and he would also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 2:

Sunita runs a brothel in Delhi and is always on the lookout for young girls to attract more clients. She comes across a 16-year-old girl, Priya, who has run away from home. Sunita offers Priya shelter and food, but her real intention is to force P...

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