BNS Section 67 – Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
Lexolive Bare Acts BNS Section 67

BNS Section 67 – Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation

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

BNS Section 67 IPC S.376B ✓ Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Court of Session
IPC Reference IPC S.376B
Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife who is living separately whether under a decree of separation or otherwise without her consent shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Imprisonment 2-7 years and fine. Cognizable on complaint of victim only. Bailable. Triable by Court of Session.

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