Section 65 of BNS : Section 65: Punishment for rape in certain cases.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 30-year-old man, was found guilty of raping a 15-year-old girl named Meera. According to Section 65 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 20 years. Additionally, the court imposed a fine of ₹5,00,000 to cover Meera's medical expenses and rehabilitation. This fine was directly paid to Meera to support her recovery.

Example 2:

Ajay, a 35-year-old man, was convicted of raping an 11-year-old girl named Anjali. Under Section 65 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ajay was sentenced to life imprisonment, meaning he will spend the rest of his natural life in prison. The court also imposed a fine of ₹10,00,000 to cover Anjali's medical expenses and rehabilitation. This fine was paid directly to Anjali to assist her in her recovery process. Given the severity of the crime, the court also had the option to impose the death penalty, but in this case, opted for life imprisonment.

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