Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 65(2) Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 65(2): Punishment for rape in certain casesrape on a woman under twelve years under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Persons committing offence
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed 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
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed 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