Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 376CBNS 68
Sexual intercourse by a person in authority
BNS 68 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 376C is BNS 68
- Punishment
- Rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 376C of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 376C bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 68 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 376C under BNS?
BNS 68: rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years and fine.
What is IPC 376C equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 376C (Sexual intercourse by a person in authority) corresponds to Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 376C and BNS 68?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 68 in a pleading?
Under Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 376C of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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