Keeping Pace with Legal Change
Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminalizes sexual intercourse obtained through deceit, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. It targets fraudulent inducement, ensuring accountability for deceptive practices in sexual interactions and protecting individuals from exploitation and breach of consent.
Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, penalizes sexual interactions involving abuse of authority, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. It targets exploitation by individuals in positions of power, ensuring accountability and protecting vulnerable individuals from coercive sexual misconduct.
Section66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, imposes life imprisonment or the death penalty for rape causing death or permanent coma. It underscores India’s resolve to deter heinous sexual crimes, ensuring justice and victim protection while strengthening the legal framework against gender-based violence.
Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan cancelled bail for 13 accused in a child trafficking case, criticizing the Allahabad High Court’s callous approach. The Supreme Court mandated six-month trial completion and victim protection, emphasizing societal security and parental vigilance against trafficking gangs.
