66. Whoever, commits an offence punishable under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 64 and in the course of such commission inflicts an injury which causes the death of the woman or causes the woman to be in a persistent vegetative state, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, or with death.
BNS Section 66: Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim
Section 66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. It replaces IPC 376A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 66 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Person committing an offence of rape and inflicting injury which causes death or causes the woman to be in a persistent vegetative state. | Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 20 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life or death. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 66
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 376A: Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim
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