Section 246. Loitering and soliciting for immoral purpose

246. Whoever, in a street or public place within the limits of the municipality, loiters for the purpose of prostitution or importunes a person to the commission of sexual immorality, shall be liable on conviction to a fine which may extend to fifty rupees : Provided that no court shall take cognizance of an offence under this section except on the complaint on the person importuned, or on the complaint of a municipal officer or a police officer not below the rank of a sub-inspector respectively authorized in this behalf in writing by the Municipality and the District Magistrate.

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