BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 80 BNS

Dowry death

Offence

(1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that soon before her death she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of her husband for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry, such death shall be called “dowry death”, and such husband or relative shall be deemed to have caused her death.

Explanation

—For the purposes of this sub-section, “dowry” shall have the same meaning as in section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

(2) Whoever commits dowry death

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life..
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FAQ — Section 80 BNS

Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Dowry death”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life.

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.