Whoever kidnaps or abducts any woman with intent that she may be compelled, or knowing it to be likely that she will be compelled, to marry any person against her will, or in order that she may be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, or knowing it to be likely that she will be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and whoever, by means of criminal intimidation as defined in this Sanhita or of abuse of authority or any other method of compulsion, induces any woman to go from any place with intent that she may be, or knowing that it is likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall also be punishable as aforesaid.
Bullet Points on Section 87 BNS:
- Forced Marriages and Illicit Relations: Prohibits kidnapping or abducting a woman with the intent to force her into marriage or illicit relations against her will.
- Penalties: Offenders can be imprisoned for up to ten years and fined.
- Using Intimidation or Authority: Also covers inducing a woman through criminal intimidation, abuse of authority, or other compulsion methods for forced or illicit relations, leading to the same penalties.