Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.
Section
376DA
Punishment
Life Imprisonment + Fine
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session
Bare Act Text
376DA. Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.
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: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.
What is IPC Section 376DA ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 376DA. Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.
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: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.
What is the punishment for Dhara 376DA ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Life Imprisonment + Fine
Is IPC 376DA bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.
Is Dhara 376DA a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isCognizable.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 376DA cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Court of Session.
Can IPC Section 376DA be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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