Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 66 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 66: Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Person committing an
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment foroffence of rape andnot less than 20 years but inflicting injury whichwhich may extend to causes death or causesimprisonment for life the woman to be in awhich shall mean persistent vegetative state.imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life or death