Section 144 BNS: Exploitation of a trafficked person.

Section 144 of the BNS corresponds to Section 370A of the IPC.

BNS section: 144

IPC equivalent: Section 370A

Category: Kidnapping & Sexual Offences

The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from seven years to ten years, and for sub- section (2), from five years to seven years. 'minor' is replaced by 'child'.