BNS 2023Chapter XVIIPC: IPC Section 376
Section 64
Punishment for Rape
Offences Affecting the Human Body
Plain English Explanation
Punishment for rape: minimum 10 years, maximum life imprisonment + fine. Enhanced punishment (minimum 20 years to life): if victim is below 16 years, or offender is police/public servant/armed forces member, or if committed during communal riots. Death penalty: for rape of girl below 12 years (Section 66) and for repeat offenders in certain cases.
Legal Text
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 64
(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. (2) Whoever commits rape on a woman who is— (a) below sixteen years of age; (b) a police officer; (c) a public servant; (d) a member of the armed forces; or (e) a woman in his custody...
Keywords
rape punishmentminimum sentencedeath penaltyaggravated rapechild rape
Related Sections
Punishment
Minimum 10 years to life imprisonment. Enhanced cases: minimum 20 years. Child below 12: death penalty.
IPC Equivalent
IPC Section 376
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