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Sex by Deceit: BNS Section 69 — New Law Explained (2024)
The landmark introduction of a specific law against sexual intercourse obtained through false promises of marriage or deceitful identity.
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For decades, Indian courts struggled with cases where a man had sex with a woman after a false promise of marriage. The BNS 69 creates a separate, clear offence for this. It punishes sexual intercourse obtained through deceitful means, including false promises of marriage, false promotions, or hiding one's true identity.
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The landmark introduction of a specific law against sexual intercourse obtained through false promises of marriage or deceitful identity.
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