Section 363A of IPC : Section 363A: Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 35-year-old man, kidnaps a 10-year-old boy named Arjun from a park. Ravi is not Arjun's lawful guardian. He forces Arjun to beg on the streets of Mumbai by making him perform tricks and sing songs to solicit money from passersby. Ravi collects all the money that Arjun earns from begging. Under Section 363A of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined for kidnapping Arjun for the purpose of begging.

Example 2:

Sunita, a 40-year-old woman, finds a 12-year-old girl named Meera who has run away from home. Sunita is not Meera's lawful guardian but takes her in and forces her to beg by showing her injured leg to gain sympathy from people on the streets of Delhi. Sunita even goes to the extent of inflicting wounds on Meera to make her appear more pitiable. Under Section 363A of the Indian Penal Code, Sunita can be punished with imprisonment for ...

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