Discussion
A new offence has been introduced under Offences against Women and Child pertaining to sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means under section 69 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Identify the provision
Answer: D
The answer is All of the above.
Section 69 of the BNS punishes sexual intercourse obtained by deceitful means, or by a false promise to marry made without any intention of fulfilling it, with up to ten years' imprisonment and fine. Its Explanation says that deceitful means include inducement for, or a false promise of, employment or promotion, and marrying after suppressing one's identity.
All three situations in the options are covered, so choosing only one is incomplete.
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