BNS Section 72 – Disclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 72
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever prints or publishes the name or any matter which may make known the identity of any person against whom an offence under sections 64 to 71 is alleged or found to have been committed shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Imprisonment up to 2 years and fine. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
