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Section 370 of IPC : Section 370: Trafficking of person

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

CHAPTER XI to XX

CHAPTER XVI: OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour

Section 370: Trafficking of person

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Ravi, a 35-year-old man, promises a well-paying job in Mumbai to Sita, a 20-year-old woman from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. Ravi arranges for Sita's travel to Mumbai, but upon arrival, Sita is forced into prostitution against her will. Ravi used deception to recruit and transport Sita for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Under Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi has committed the off