Section 376AB · Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age
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1[376AB. Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age.-- 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 section shall be paid to the victim.]
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.]
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, minimum 20 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Statutory minimum
- 20 years
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Non-bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Court of Session
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 376ABBNS 65(2)
65(2)
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