Explore the BNS Act (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act), India’s key law for criminal offenses and punishments. Clear, comprehensive, and easy to understand for all.
68. Sexual intercourse by a person in authority.— Whoever, being— (a) in a position of authority or in a fiduciary relationship; or(b) a public servant;… Read More »Section 68 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
67. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.— Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a… Read More »Section 67 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
66. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim.— Whoever, commits an offence punishable under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of… Read More »Section 66 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
65. Punishment for rape in certain cases.— (1) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment… Read More »Section 65 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
64. Punishment for rape.— (1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either… Read More »Section 64 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
63. Rape.— A man is said to commit “rape” if he— (a) penetrates his penis, to any extent, into the vagina, mouth, urethra or anus… Read More »Section 63 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
114. Hurt.— Whoever causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause hurt.
113. Terrorist act.— (1) Whoever does any act with the intent to threaten or likely to threaten the unity, integrity, sovereignty, security, or economic security… Read More »Section 113 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
112. Petty organised crime.— (1) Whoever, being a member of a group or gang, either singly or jointly, commits any act of theft, snatching, cheating,… Read More »Section 112 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023