Offences Against Women and Children — KSLU Bns Notes

Offences Against Women and Children

The BNS gathers and strengthens offences protecting women and children: rape (S.63) and its aggravated forms and punishment (Ss.64–70) — including higher minimum sentences where the victim is under 16 (S.65(1)) or under 18 (S.65(2)), and provisions on gang rape (S.70); sexual harassment and assault (Ss.74–79); cruelty by husband or his relatives (S.85) (the old S.498A); dowry death; and offences relating to marriage such as bigamy and deceitful marriage. The Sanhita also adds a distinct offence of sexual intercourse by deceitful means or false promise of marriage (S.69).