(1) Any person over the age of eighteen years who knowingly lives, wholly or in part, on the earnings of the prostitution of1(any other person] shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both2[and where such earnings relate to the prostitution of a child or a minor, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years and not more than ten years].
3(2) Where any person over the age of eighteen years is proved -
(a) to he living with, or to be habitually in the company of. a prostitute; or
(b) to have exercised control, direction or influence over the movements of a prostitute in such a manner as to show that such person is aiding, abetting or compelling her prostitution; or
(c) to be acting as a tout or pimp on behalf of a prostitute,
it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that s uch person is knowingly living on the earnings of prostitution of another person within the meaning of sub-section (1).]
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1. Substituted by Act 44 of 1986, section 7, for "a woman or girl" (w.e.f. 26-1-1987).
2. Inserted by Act 44 of 1986, section 7 (w.e.f. 26-1-1987).
3. Substituted by Act 46 of 1978. section 4. for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 2-10-1979).