BNS Section 69

Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, deals with sexual intercourse obtained through deceitful means.
Whoever, by deceitful means or making by promise to marry to a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, and has sexual intercourse with her, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

Explanation: “Deceitful means” shall include the false promise of employment or promotion, inducement, or marring after suppressing identity.

BNSS Classification

• Imprisonment, which may extend to 10 years and a fine.

• Cognizable

• Non-bailable

• Triable by Court of Session

Example 1: Priya and Rakesh are having an affair. Rakesh tempts Priya to have sexual intercourse with him by promising to marry her. Priya gets convinced and has sexual relations with him. Rakesh tells her later that he had falsely promised to marry her and, in reality, had no intention to do so. Here, Rakesh will be guilty of offence under Section 69 and can be imprisoned up tp 10 years along with fine. 
Example 2: Anita develops friendship with her boss Vijay, after which Vijay falsely promises her a promotion in her job and establishes sexual relations with her. Vijay is liable for punishment under Section 69 and can be imprisoned up to 10 years along with fine.

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