The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 376B — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise, without her consent, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.-- In this section, "sexual intercourse" shall mean any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) of Section 375.] CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for not less than 2 years but which may extend to 7 years and with fine--Cognizable (but only on the complaint of the victim)--Bailable--Triable by Court of Session. Substituted by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (w.e.f. 03/02/2013).