Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act : Punishment for living on the earnings of prostitution. Indian Bare

Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act,1956

Act No : 104

Section : Punishment for living on the earnings of prostitution.

4. Punishment for living on the earnings of prostitution. (1) Any person over the age of eighteen years who knowingly lives, wholly or in part, on the earnings of the prostitution of a woman or girl 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 both. (2) Where any person is proved- (a) to be living with, or to be habitually in the company of, 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 such person is knowingly living on the earnings of prostitution of another person within the meaning of sub-section (1): Provided that no such presumption shall be drawn in the case of a son or daughter of a prostitute, if the son or daughter is below the age of eighteen years. 1217.