Section 66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for causing death or Resulting in persistent vegetative state Of victim. Under the old law this was Section 376A of the IPC.
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Section 66 BNS - Punishment for causing death or Resulting in persistent vegetative state Of victim
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 66 - Punishment for causing death or Resulting in persistent vegetative state Of victim
- Old provision
- Section 376A 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 or death.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 66 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 376A IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal |
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