Section 373: Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 35-year-old man, approaches a poor family in a rural village in India. He offers the family a significant amount of money in exchange for their 16-year-old daughter, Meena, under the pretense of providing her with a better life and job opportunities in the city. However, Ravi's real intention is to force Meena into prostitution. Under Section 373 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi can be charged with buying a minor for the purpose of prostitution. If found guilty, he could face imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine.

Example 2:

Sunita runs a brothel in a metropolitan city in India. She pays a trafficker to bring her a 17-year-old girl, Priya, from a neighboring state. Sunita intends t...

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Section 373 of IPC : Section 373: Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc

IPC

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Explanation using Example

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