IPC Section 376DB in BNS
IPC Section 376DB corresponds to BNS Section 70(2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376DB |
|---|---|
| New provision | 70(2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 70(2) — Gang rape on women under the age of eighteen
Drafting note. In 376DB IPC, the age of the victim is 12 years, and punishment is the death penalty. In 70(2) BNS, the age of the victim is under 18 years, and punishment is the death penalty. Section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading.
(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 shall be deemed to have committed the offence of rape and shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with fine: Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim: Provided further that any fine imposed under t…
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What is IPC 376DB in BNS?
IPC Section 376DB is BNS Section 70(2) — Gang rape on women under the age of eighteen.
Has the provision changed?
In 376DB IPC, the age of the victim is 12 years, and punishment is the death penalty. In 70(2) BNS, the age of the victim is under 18 years, and punishment is the death penalty. Section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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