Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with punishment for rape in certain cases-Rape on a woman under sixteen years. Under the new law this is Section 64 of the BNS.
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Section 376 IPC - Punishment for rape in certain cases-Rape on a woman under sixteen years
Section 376 IPC is now
Section 64 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 376 - Punishment for rape in certain cases-Rape on a woman under sixteen years
- New provision
- Section 64 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 64 BNS | Split | Section 376(1) IPC is now Section 64 BNS; the aggravated forms in Sections 376(2) to 376E IPC are Sections 65 to 71 BNS. |
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