IPC Section 376DA

Indian Penal Code

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S. 376 DA

Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age

Description

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:1

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, 2018

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Gang rape on a woman under sixteen years of age

Imprisonment for Natural-Life + Fine

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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