BNS Section 69 – Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 69
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever by deceitful means or by making promise to marry a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same and has sexual intercourse with her such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.
📋 Explanation / Illustration
Explanation: deceitful means shall include the false promise of employment or promotion inducement or marrying after suppressing identity.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session. New provision in BNS.
