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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 65(2) BNS - Punishment for rape in certain cases-Rape on a woman under twelve years

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
65(2) - Punishment for rape in certain cases-Rape on a woman under twelve years
Old provision
Section 376AB IPC
Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 20 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 death.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 65(2) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 376AB IPC Modified Section is included as sub - section in BNS sans heading.

Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for rape in certain cases-Rape on a woman under twelve years. Under the old law this was Section 376AB of the IPC.

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