Bharat Express

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

The proposed changes are notable. Regarding adultery, the committee is expected to suggest reinstating the criminalization of adultery, which was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2018.

The key point here is that consent of the victim taken under false pretence cannot be termed voluntary.

The proposed law would punish offenses with either a life sentence in jail or a sentence of up to seven years in prison and fine included.