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Section 376DA Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 376DA Indian Penal Code

Section 376DA of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age. It is under CHAPTER XVI (OF OFFENCESAFFECTINGTHE HUMAN BODY) of the Code.

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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See also  Section 155 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

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