BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 69 BNS

Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc

Offence

Whoever, by deceitful means or by making promise to marry to a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, has sexual intercourse with her, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape,

Punishment

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 inducement for, or false promise of employment or promotion, or marrying by suppressing identity.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: ten years.
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FAQ — Section 69 BNS

Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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 inducement for, or false promise of employment or promotion, or marrying by suppressing identity.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.