4. Punishment for living on the earnings of prostitution
Any person over the age of eighteen Years who knowingly lives, wholly or in part, on the earnings of the prostitution of [any other person] 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 [and where such earnings relate to the prostitution of a child or a minor, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years and not more than ten years].
Where any person over the age of eighteen years is proved-
to be living with, or to be habitually in the company of, a prostitute; or
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
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).
Amendment notes (3)
- Subs w.e.f. 26-1-1987 .Subs. by Act 44 of 1986, s. 7, for a woman or girl (w.e.f. 26-1-1987).
- Ins w.e.f. 26-1-1987 . Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 26-1-1987).
- Subs w.e.f. 2-10-1979 . Subs. by Act 46 of 1978, s. 4, for section 4 (w.e.f. 2-10-1979)