Section 64 of BNS : Section 64: Punishment for rape.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 35-year-old police officer, is stationed at a local police station in Mumbai. One night, he arrests a woman named Priya on suspicion of theft and brings her to the police station. While she is in custody, Ravi rapes Priya in one of the station rooms. Under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi's actions fall under the specific circumstances of a police officer committing rape within the limits of his police station. Ravi would face rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than ten years, which could extend to life imprisonment, and he would also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 2:

Sunil, a 40-year-old doctor, works at a hospital in Delhi. One evening, a pregnant woman named Anjali is admitted to the hospital for a routine check-up. Taking advantage of his position, Sunil rapes Anjali in one of the hospital rooms. Under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Sunil's actions fall under the specific circumstances of a hospital staff member committing rape on a woman in the hospital, and also on a woman known to be pregnant. Sunil would face rigorous imprisonment for a term no...

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