Question
As per the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, what does the term "deceitful means" include in cases where a person engages in sexual intercourse with a woman by deception, which does not amount to rape?
Solution
Explanation: Bharatiya Sakshaya Adhiniyam Section 69 Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc.: Whoever, by deceitful means or by making promise to marry to a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, has sexual intercourse with her, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.––– “deceitful means” shall include the false promise of employment or promotion, inducement or marring after suppressing identity.
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