BNS Section 87 – Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024

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BNS Section 87 – Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage

Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 87 IPC S.493 🔒 Non-Bailable Non-Cognizable ⚖ Court of Session

IPC Reference IPC S.493

Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit or have sexual intercourse with him in that belief shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 10 years and fine. Non-cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.

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