In force
The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
22 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3Brackets and figure "(1)" omitted by s. 12, ibid . (w.e.f. 26-1-1987)
- 4Punishment for living on the earnings of prostitution
- 5Procuring, inducing or taking[4] [person] for the sake of prostitution
- 6Detaining a
- 7Prostitution in or in the vicinity of public places
- 8Seducing or soliciting for purpose of prostitution
- 9Seduction of a
- 10ADetention in a corrective institution
- 11Notification of address of previously convicted offenders
- 12[
- 13Special police officer and advisory body
- 14Offences to be cognizable
- 15Search without warrant
- 18Closure of brothel and eviction of offenders from the premises
- 20Removal of prostitute from any place
- 21Protective homes
- 22Trials
- 23Power to make rules
- 24Act not to be in derogation of certain other Acts
- 25Repeal and savings