BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 84 BNS

Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman

Offence

Whoever takes or entices away any woman who is and whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the wife of any other man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse with any person, or conceals or detains with that intent any such woman,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: two years.
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FAQ — Section 84 BNS

Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman”. 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 two years, or with fine, or with both.

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.