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
This section covers rape causing death or persistent vegetative state in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. Whoever, commits an offence punishable under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 64 and in the course of such commission inflicts an injury which causes … Read more
This section covers liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done When an act is abetted and a different act is done, the abettor is liable for the act done, in the same manner … Read more
This section covers sexual intercourse during separation in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation. Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise, without her consent, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for … Read more
This section covers right of private defence against person with mental illness in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Right of private defence against act of a person of unsound mind, etc. When an act, which would otherwise be a certain offence, is not that offence, by reason of the youth, the want of maturity … Read more
This section covers act of child above seven and under twelve, of immature understanding in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding: Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve years … Read more