In India is begging is a crime .Under which sec beggers are prosecuted under IPC .I searched but could not find the correct IPC sec
rajkumar (student) 08 July 2011
In India is begging is a crime .Under which sec beggers are prosecuted under IPC .I searched but could not find the correct IPC sec
Ashok Yadav (Lawyer) 08 July 2011
The offence of begging comes under prevention of begging act, it is state law and differs from state to state. In Delhi The Bombay Prevention of Begging Act 1959 is applicable which deals with the penalty or detention of beggers for the offence of begging. (Section 5 and 6)