Punishment for rape in certain cases
अध्याय 5: स्त्री और बालक के विरुद्ध अपराध
यह राजपत्र में छपा आधिकारिक अंग्रेज़ी पाठ है। आधिकारिक हिंदी पाठ जल्द जोड़ा जाएगा। धारा का शीर्षक भी अभी आधिकारिक अंग्रेज़ी में है।
(1) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, and shall also be liable to 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 sub-section shall be paid to the victim.
(2) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under twelve years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, and with fine or with death:
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 sub-section shall be paid to the victim.
भारतीय न्याय संहिता, 2023 (2023 का अधिनियम संख्यांक 45). जैसा 25 दिसंबर 2023 को राजपत्र में छपा। बाद के संशोधन, यदि कोई हों, शामिल नहीं।
जुड़ी हुई धाराएँ
- 63बलात्संगIPC 375
- 64बलात्संग के लिए दण्डIPC 376
- 66Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victimIPC 376A
- 67Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separationIPC 376B
- 68Sexual intercourse by a person in authorityIPC 376C
- 69प्रवंचनापूर्ण साधनों का प्रयोग करके मैथुन आदि