Section 81 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-81 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 81. Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe … Read more

Section 80 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-80 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Dowry death – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 80. (1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of … Read more

Section 79 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-79 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 79. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or … Read more

Section 78 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-78 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Stalking – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 78. (1) Any man who—   (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of … Read more

Section 77 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-77 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Voyeurism – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 77. Whoever watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not being observed … Read more

Section 76 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-76 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 76. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention … Read more

Section 75 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-75 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Sexual harassment – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 75. (1) A man committing any of the following acts:—   (i) physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or   (ii) a demand … Read more

Section 74 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-74 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 74. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to … Read more

Section 72 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-72 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Disclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences, etc. – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 72. (1) Whoever prints or publishes the name or any matter which may make known the identity of any … Read more

Section 71 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-71 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Punishment for repeat offenders – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 71. Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 70 and is subsequently … Read more

Section 70 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-70 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Gang rape – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 70. (1) Where a woman is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons … Read more

Section 68 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent IPC Section

Section-68 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Sexual intercourse by a person in authority – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 68. Whoever, being—   (a) in a position of authority or in a fiduciary relationship; or   (b) a public servant; or … Read more