Section 363: Ignorance of age of girl, or consent, no defence

In the case of proceedings in respect of an offence under section 362 of this Code‐
(a) it is immaterial that the offender believed the girl to be of or above the age of
sixteen years;
(b) it is immaterial that the girl was taken with her own consent or at her own
suggestion.
Chapter 31. Offences against liberty: slave dealing