84. 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, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 84: Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman
Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman. It replaces IPC 498 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 84 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Enticing or taking away or detaining with a criminal intent a married woman. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 84
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 498: Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman
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