What is the BNS Section 65(2) equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 65(2) is a new legislative provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, without a direct single counterpart in the legacy Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Is Section 65(2) BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 65(2) BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 65(2) BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 65(2) BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 65(2) BNS?

Cases under Section 65(2) BNS are triable by: Court of Session under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 65(2) BNS?

Section 65(2) BNS deals with 'Punishment for rape in certain casesrape on a woman under twelve years'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 65(2)

BNS Section 65(2): Punishment for rape in certain casesrape on a woman under twelve years

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 65(2)?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 65(2) BNS is: Rigorous imprisonment forof rape on a woman undernot less than 20 years but sixteen years of age.which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and fine. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 65(2) defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "punishment for rape in certain casesrape on a woman under twelve years". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding punishment for rape in certain casesrape on a woman under twelve years as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 65(2) instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Persons committing offence

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Rigorous imprisonment forof rape on a woman undernot less than 20 years but sixteen years of age.which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and fine

Persons committing offence

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Rigorous imprisonmentof rape on a woman underfor not less than 20 years twelve years of age.but which may extend to imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and with fine or death

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.

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