Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Chapter 5

Offences against Woman & Child

Section 69Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc.

Description

Whoever, by deceitful means or by making promise to marry to a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, 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 inducement for, or false promise of employment or promotion, or marrying by suppressing identity.

📖 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.