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Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

§ 77 — first convictionPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 1–3 years
Fine: Fine (amount not stated in section)

Minimum 1 year.

§ 77 — second or subsequent convictionPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 3–7 years
Fine: Fine (amount not stated in section)

Minimum 3 years.

Source

Statute: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 § 77
Official source: Barristery.in / Sheokand Legal reproductions of BNS text (not India Code)
Verification status: India Code could not be read directly; the 1–3 / 3–7 year split is corroborated by two secondary summaries; one summary table gave only a 1–7 year composite. Re-check against India Code before treating as VERIFIED.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion; IT Act charges for electronic dissemination. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.