Lawgist376DAPunishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age
1[376DA. Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.-- Where a woman under sixteen years of age is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall be deemed to have committed the offence of rape and shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with fine:
Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim:
Provided further that any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim.
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1. Ins. by Act 22 of 2018, s. 6 (w.e.f. 21-4-2018).
- 375 Rape
- 376 Punishment for rape
- 376A Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim
- 376AB Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age
- 376B Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation
- 376C Sexual intercourse by a person in authority
- 376D Gang rape
- 376DA Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age
- 376DB Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age
- 376E Punishment for repeat offenders
