Explanation
The correct answer is D: Section 372 & 373.
The offense of selling and buying a minor for the purposes of prostitution is covered under Section 372 and Section 373 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Section 372 deals with the offense of selling a minor for prostitution. It states that whoever sells, lets to hire, or otherwise disposes of any person under the age of 18 with the intent that such person will be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to a fine.
Section 373 deals with the offense of buying a minor for prostitution. It states that whoever buys, hires, or otherwise obtains possession of any person under the age of 18 with the intent that such person will be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to a fine.
These sections aim to combat the exploitation of minors in the context of prostitution and provide legal provisions for the punishment of those involved in the sale and purchase of minors for such purposes.
