Section 65 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Punishment
for rape in
certain cases.

65. (1) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age 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, and shall also be liable to fine:
    Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and
    rehabilitation of the victim:
    Provided further that any fine imposed under this sub-section shall be paid to the
    victim.
    (2) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under twelve years of age 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, and with fine or with death:
    Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and
    rehabilitation of the victim:
    Provided further that any fine imposed under this sub-section shall be paid to the
    victim.