IPC, 1860 (Repealed / Historical Reference)
Chapter XVI: Of Offences Affecting the Human Body
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Historical Code Notice: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 was repealed with effect from 1 July 2024. For acts committed on or after 1 July 2024, please refer to the corresponding provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
(1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), 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.
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Corresponding BNS (2023) Equivalent Provision
Modified Evolution
BNS Section 64 (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 Current BNS Section 64 →
