IPC Section 376DB

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S. 376 DB

Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age

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Where a woman under twelve 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, or with death: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 twelve years of age

Imprisonment for Natural-Life + Fine or Death

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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