IPC Section 376D

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 376 D

Gang Rape

Description

Where a woman is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons1 shall be deemed to have committed the offence of rape and shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to 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.

1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

...More in Chapter XVI

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Gang rape

Rigorous Imprisonment for 20 years to Imprisonment for Natural-Life + Fine paid to the victim

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-bailable

Court of Session

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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