Sexual offences in India are treated with utmost seriousness under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS, 2023), which has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC). These laws protect women, children, and vulnerable groups while ensuring fair trial for the accused. Cases are handled under the BNSS (procedure) and evidence is governed by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA, 2023). At the Chamber of Mayank Sharma, we specialize in defending sensitive and complex sexual offence cases with expertise and confidentiality. Advocate Mayank Sharma is widely regarded as the best rape defense lawyer in Delhi, best sexual assault lawyer in Delhi NCR, and one of the leading defense lawyers for POCSO and harassment cases in Delhi and NCR.
Rape (Section 375 IPC → Section 63 BNS): Defines rape as intercourse without consent, against will, or when the woman is underage.
Punishment for Rape (Section 376 IPC → Sections 64–70 BNS): Rigorous imprisonment of minimum 7 years to life, with harsher penalties for gang rape, custodial rape, or minors.
Sexual Harassment / Outraging Modesty (Section 354 IPC → Section 74 BNS): Covers acts of sexual harassment or assault, including outraging modesty of a woman. Punishment includes imprisonment up to 2 years, or a fine, or both.
POCSO Act (unchanged): Special law to protect children (below 18) from sexual abuse, harassment, and exploitation, with strict punishments. All these offences are cognizable, non-bailable, and triable by Sessions Court, ensuring strict action under law.
Consent of the victim is central in proving or defending rape charges.
Age of the victim increases severity (child sexual abuse under POCSO has stricter punishment).
Evidence such as medical reports, forensic findings, digital records, and witness statements play a crucial role.
Defenses include proving consent, false implication, or mistaken identity, but courts scrutinize these carefully.
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The minimum punishment is 7 years rigorous imprisonment, extendable to life.
No, most sexual offence cases under BNS and POCSO are non-bailable.
From July 2024, IPC is replaced by BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023).
Yes, POCSO Act, 2012 continues separately for child sexual offences along with BNS provisions.
Advocate Mayank Sharma, at the Chamber of Mayank Sharma, is among the best sexual assault, rape, and POCSO defense lawyers in Delhi and NCR.
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