Section 9. Seduction of a

9. Seduction of a[2] [person] in custody. —[3] * Any person who[4] [having the custody, charge or care of, or a position of authority over, any[2] [person], causes or aids or abets the seduction for prostitution of that[2] [person],[5] [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]. 6* * * * * 7[10. [ Release on probation of good conduct or after due admonition .] Omitted by the Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls (Amendment) Act , 1986 (44 of 1986), s . 13 ( w.e.f . 26-1-1987).