Legal Definition

A brothel includes any house, room, conveyance or place or any portion of any house, room, conveyance or place which is used for the purposes of sexual exploitation or abuse for the gain of another person or for the mutual gain of two or more prostitutes.

Key Elements

Physical Spaces Included

• House or any portion of a house
• Room or any portion of a room
• Conveyance (vehicles, boats, etc.)
• Any place or portion of any place

Purpose

Used for sexual exploitation or abuse

Benefit Structure

• For the gain of another person, OR
• For the mutual gain of two or more prostitutes

Legal Implications

Operating, maintaining, or allowing premises to be used as a brothel is prohibited under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, and carries severe legal consequences.