This section covers stalking in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Stalking. (1) Any man who— (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or (ii) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, e-mail or … Read more
This section covers abetment in India of offences outside India in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Abetment in India of offences outside India. A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, in India, abets the commission of any act without and beyond India which would constitute an offence if committed … Read more
This section covers rape in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). CHAPTER V OFFENCES AGAINST WOMAN AND CHILD Of sexual offences Rape. A man is said to commit “rape” if he— (a) penetrates his penis, to any extent, into the vagina, mouth, urethra or anus of a woman or makes her to do so with … Read more
This section covers word, gesture, act intended to insult modesty of a woman in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form, … Read more
This section covers abetment outside India for offence in India in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Abetment outside India for offence in India. A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, without and beyond India, abets the commission of any act in India which would constitute an offence if committed … Read more
This section covers punishment for rape in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment for Rape (1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment … Read more
This section covers dowry Death in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Of offences relating to marriage Dowry death. (1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that soon before her … Read more
This section covers punishment where no express provision is made for punishment in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment of abetment if act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment. Whoever abets any offence shall, if the act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment, … Read more
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 … Read more
This section covers punishment if abetted person does act with different intention in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor. Whoever abets the commission of an offence shall, if the person abetted does the act with a different intention or knowledge … Read more