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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 67 BNS - Sexual intercourse by husband upon His wife during separation

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
67 - Sexual intercourse by husband upon His wife during separation
Old provision
Section 376B IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for not less than 2 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable (only on the compla
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 67 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 376B IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with sexual intercourse by husband upon His wife during separation. Under the old law this was Section 376B of the IPC.

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