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Bombay Children Act, 1948, (Maharashtra) Section 56

Title: Causing or Encouraging Seduction Etc.

State: Maharashtra

Year: 1948

(1) Whoever having the actual charge of, or control over, a girl under the age of eighteen years causes or encourages the seduction (which shall include inducement to indulge in immoral behaviour) or prostitution of that girl or causes or encourages any one other than her husband 1[x x x] to sexual intercourse with her shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both. (2) For the purposes of this section a person shall be deemed to have caused or encouraged the seduction of a girl or to have induced her to behave immorally if he has knowingly allowed the girl to consort with, or to enter or continue in the employment of, any prostitute, or person of known immoral character. ________________ 1. The words "provided his wife has attained the age of fourteen years" were deleted by Bom. 53 of 1949, section 2, First Schedule.

Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 Section 9

Title: Seduction of a Person in Custody

State: Central

Year: 1956

9. Seduction of a1[person] in custody 2[***] Any person who3[having the custody, charge or care of, or a position of authority over, any1[person], causes or aids or abets the seduction for prostitution of that1[person]4[shall be punishable on conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may be for life or for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine: Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than seven years]. 5[***] ________________________ 1. Substituted by Act 44 of 1986, section 4, for "woman or girl" (w.e.f. 26-1-1987). 2. Brackets and figure "(1)" omitted by Act 44 1986, section 12 (w.e.f. 26-1-1987). 3. Substituted by Act 46 of 1978, section 6, for certain words (w.e.f. 2-10-1979). 4. Substituted by Act 44 of 1986, section 12, for certain words (w.e.f. 26-1-1987). 5. Sub-section (2) omitted by Act 44 of 1986, section 12 (w.e.f. 26-1-1987).

Bombay Children Act, 1948, (Maharashtra) Section 58

Title: Young Girls Exposed to Risk of Seduction, Etc.

State: Maharashtra

Year: 1948

If it appears to a court on the complaint of any person that a girl under the age of eighteen years is, with or without the knowledge of her parent or guardian exposed to the risk of seduction or prostitution, the court may direct the parent or guardian to enter into a recognisance to exercise due care and supervision in respect of such girl.

Bombay Children Act, 1948 Complete Act

State: Maharashtra

Year: 1948

.....in22[an Approved Centre] and the reformatory school in which he is detained shall be deemed to be22[an Approved Centre] established under this Act and the provisions of this Act shall, so far as may be, apply in respect of such offender, accordingly. (3) The Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956, shall not apply to any industrial school established any industrial school or educational institution certified, any place declared as23[an Observation Home], any institution or association recognised as approved place [or Observation Home or Approved Institution ] under this Act.] PART 02: POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF COURTS HAVING JURISDICTION UNDER THE ACT SECTION 07: JUVENILE COURTS For the purposes of this Act, the 24[State] Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish one or more Juvenile Courts for any local area. SECTION 08: COURTS EMPOWERED TO EXERCISE POWERS OF JUVENILE COURTS The powers conferred upon a Juvenile Court under this Act shall, subject to the provisions thereof be also exercisable by the following Courts, whether trying any case originally, or on appeal or in revision, as the case may be ,- (a) the High Court, (b) a Court.....

The Orissa Children Act, 1982 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 1982

.....by notification, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different areas of the State. Notes- Section I-Different States in India have enacted Local Acts on the model of the Central Act viz., Children Act, 1960 (Central Act LX of 1960). 2. Definitions-In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- (a) "begging" means (i) soliciting or receiving alms at any place public or private or entering on any private premises for soliciting or receiving alms whether under the pretence of singing, dancing, fortune telling, performing tricks or selling articles or otherwise: (ii) exposing or exhibiting, with the object of obtaining or extorting alms, any sore, wound injury, deformity or disease, whether of himself or of any other person or of an animal: (iii) allowing oneself to be used as an exhibit for the purpose of soliciting or receiving alms: (b) "Board" means-a Child Welfare Board constituted under Section 14; (c) "brother" "prostitution" and "public place" shall have the meaning respectively assigned to them in the Suppression of immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act. 1956 (104 of 1956): (d) "child" means a boy who has not attained the age of sixteen years or a girl.....

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 Complete Act

State: Delhi

Year: 1956

THE IMMORAL TRAFFIC (PREVENTION) ACT, 1956 THE IMMORAL TRAFFIC (PREVENTION) ACT, 1956 An Act to provide in pursuance of the International Convention signed at New York on the 9th day of May, 1950, for the prevention of immoral traffic. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows: 1. Short title, extent and commencement." (1) This Act may be called The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) This section shall come into force at once; and the remaining provisions of this come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint. 2. Definitions."In this Act. unless the context otherwise requires" (a) "brothel" includes any house, room, conveyance or place, or any portion of any house, room, conveyance or place, which is used for purposes of sexual exploitation or abuse for the gain of another person or for the mutual gain of two or more prostitutes; (aa) "child" means a person who has not completed the age of eighteen years; (b) "corrective institution" means an institution, by whatever name called (being an institution.....

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 1956

THE IMMORAL TRAFFIC (PREVENTION) ACT, 1956 THE IMMORAL TRAFFIC (PREVENTION) ACT, 1956 An Act to provide in pursuance of the International Convention signed at New York on the 9th day of May, 1950, for the prevention of immoral traffic. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows: 1. Short title, extent and commencement." (1) This Act may be called The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) This section shall come into force at once; and the remaining provisions of this come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint. 2. Definitions."In this Act. unless the context otherwise requires" (a) "brothel" includes any house, room, conveyance or place, or any portion of any house, room, conveyance or place, which is used for purposes of sexual exploitation or abuse for the gain of another person or for the mutual gain of two or more prostitutes; (aa) "child" means a person who has not completed the age of eighteen years; (b) "corrective institution" means an institution, by whatever name called (being an institution.....

Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1956

.....(whether by sitting by a window or on the balcony of a building or house or in any other way), or otherwise tempts or endeavours to tempt, or attracts or endeavours to attract the attention of, any person for the purpose of prostitution; or (b) solicits or molests any person, or loiters or acts in such manner as to cause obstruction or annoyance to persons residing nearby or passing by such public place or to offend against public decency, for the purpose of prostitution, shall be punishable on first conviction with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both, and in the event of a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, and also with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees : 44[Provided that where an offence under this section is committed by a man, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a period of not less than seven days but which may extend to three months]. SECTION 09: SEDUCTION OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY -45[***]Any person who46[having the custody, charge or care of, or in a position of authority over, any47[person], cause or aids or.....

The Mizoram Civil Courts Act, 2005 Complete Act

State: Mizoram

Year: 2005

.....court in the district shall during the period it is adjourned for any vacation be deemed to be closed for the purpose of section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963 (Act 36 of 1963). (7) Appeal from the decree or order of a vacation judge shall, when such appeal is allowed by law, lie to the High Court. 25. Subordination of civil courts . (1) Subject to the other provisions of the Act and the rules and any other law for the time being in force all civil courts in a district including the staff thereof shall subject to the control of the High Court be subordinate to the Court of District Judge. (2) The Civil Courts shall maintain such forms, books of accounts, records, registers and the like as may be specified by the High Court in consultation with the Government. (3) The Government may for discharging their functions and responsibilities require through the High Court, the civil courts to furnish to the Government such particulars and information relating to the working of the courts and other matters as they may call for from time to time, 26. Constitution of committees . (1) The High Court shall constitute a consultative committee for each district consisting of the.....

The Kerala Torts (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976 [1] Complete Act

State: Kerala

Year: 1976

.....for the damage: Provided that - (a) this sub-section shall not operate to defeat any defence arising under a contract; (b) where any contract or enactment providing for the limitation of liability is applicable to the claim, the amount of damages recoverable by the claimant by virtue of this sub-section shall not exceed the maximum limit so applicable. (2) Where damages are recoverable by any person by virtue of subsection (1), subject to any reduction as is therein mentioned, the court shall find and record the total damages which would have been recoverable if the claimant had not been at fault. (3) Section 7 shall apply in any case where two or more persons are liable or would, if they had all been sued, be liable by virtue of sub-section (1) in respect of the damage suffered by any person. (4) Where any person dies as the result partly of his own fault and partly of the fault of any other person or persons, and accordingly if an action were brought for the benefit of the estate under Part II of this Act, the damages recoverable would be reduced under sub-section (1), and damages recoverable in an action brought for the benefit of the dependants of that person under.....