This section covers punishment for rape in certain cases; (1)Rape on woman under 16 years of age; (2)Rape on woman under 12 years of age in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003).
Punishment for rape in certain cases.
(1) Whoever commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, and shall also be liable to fine: Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim: Provided further that any fine imposed under this sub-section shall be paid to the victim.
(2) Whoever commits rape on a woman under twelve years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, and with fine or with death: Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim: Provided further that any fine imposed under this sub-section shall be paid to the victim.
What was the old IPC code for Section 65 of BNS 2023?
In the Indian Penal Code, punishment for rape in certain cases; (1)Rape on woman under 16 years of age; (2)Rape on woman under 12 years of age was covered in S. 376(3); S.376AB.