Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes a husband for sexual intercourse without…
Section 67 covers sexual intercourse without the wife's consent while she is living separately. A decree of separation is not required. The provision prescribes imprisonment…
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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes a husband for sexual intercourse without his wife's consent when she is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise?
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Section 67 covers sexual intercourse without the wife's consent while she is living separately. A decree of separation is not required. The provision prescribes imprisonment of either description from two to seven years and liability to a fine.
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Option A
Section 66 concerns rape causing death or a persistent vegetative state.
Option B
Section 67 contains the stated separated-spouse offence.
Option C
Section 68 concerns sexual intercourse by a person in authority in specified circumstances.
Option D
Section 69 concerns sexual intercourse by deceitful means or certain false promises.
Option E
Section 70 concerns gang rape.
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