Question

    Section 376 D as substituted vide Criminal Law

    (Amendment) Act, 2013 is related to:
    A Rape in Police Station Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sexual Intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Gang Rape Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rape in Hospital Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    By Criminal Law (Amendment) 2013, Section 376D was added. It reads as - Gang Rape 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.

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