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Section 370AState of Jammu-Kashmir Act

Section 370A: Exploitation of a trafficked person

Exploitation of a trafficked person.

(1)

Whoever, knowingly, or having reason to believe that a minor has been trafficked, engages such minor for sexual exploitation in any matter, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

(2)

Whoever, knowingly by or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.]

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