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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 68 BNS - Sexual intercourse by a person in Authority

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
68 - Sexual intercourse by a person in Authority
Old provision
Section 376C IPC
Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 5 years, but which may extend to 10 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 68 BNS

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

Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with sexual intercourse by a person in Authority. Under the old law this was Section 376C of the IPC.

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