BNS, 2023 (Current Criminal Code)
Chapter V: Of Offences Against Woman and Child
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(1) Whoever commits rape shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
(2) Where rape is committed by a police officer, public servant, member of armed forces, person in management of hospital/institution, or against a pregnant woman, or causing grievous bodily harm, punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment for not less than twenty years, which may extend to imprisonment for life (remainder of natural life), and fine.
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Corresponding IPC (1860) Equivalent Provision
Modified Evolution
IPC Section 376 (Punishment for rape)
Statutory Transition Note: Chapter reorganized under dedicated Chapter V (Offences Against Woman & Child). Minimum punishment increased to 10 years (from 7 years previously).
View Corresponding IPC Section 376 →
