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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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 to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 376C IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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