Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means etc
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Summary
Sexual intercourse obtained by deceit or by promising to marry a woman without any intention to fulfil that promise, where the act does not amount to rape, is punishable with imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine. Deceitful means include false promises of employment or promotion, inducement, or marrying after hiding one’s identity.
Example
Ravi told Priya he would marry her but never intended to; after they had sex Priya learned he had lied. Because the intercourse was obtained by a false promise to marry and does not amount to rape, Ravi can be punished with up to ten years imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, by deceitful means or by making promise to marry 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 fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Court of Session
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