BNS Section 70(2): Gang rape on women under the age of eighteen
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 376DB
Procedural Classification Summary
Gang rape
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 imprisonmentfor not less than 20 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and fine
Gang rape on a woman
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Imprisonment for life whichunder eighteen years of age.shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and with fine or with death
Official Legal Provision / Summary
In IPC Section 376DB, the age of the victim is under 12 years, and punishment is the death penalty. In BNS Section 70(2), the age of the victim is under 18 years, and punishment is the death penalty. Section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading.