Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 5
Offences against Woman & Child
Section 66 • Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim
Description
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.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 5 (Offences against Woman & Child). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.
