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375. RAPE. A man is said to commit “rape” if he- (a) penetrates his penis, to any extent, into the vagina, mouth, urethra or anusRead More →

376. Punishment for rape. (1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of eitherRead More →

376A. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. Whoever, commits an offence punishable under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) ofRead More →

376AB. Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age. Whoever, commits rape on a woman under twelve years of age shall be punishedRead More →

376B. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation. Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under aRead More →

376C. Sexual intercourse by person in authority. Whoever, being- (a) in a position of authority or in a fiduciary relationship; or (b) a public servant;Read More →

376D. Gang rape. Where a woman is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, eachRead More →

376DA. Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age. Where a woman under sixteen years of age is raped by one orRead More →

376DB. Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age. Where a woman under twelve years of age is raped by one orRead More →

376E. Punishment for repeat offenders. Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 376 or section 376A or section 376AB* or sectionRead More →

377. Unnatural offences. Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment forRead More →

378. Theft. Whoever, intending to take dishonestly any moveable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent, moves that property inRead More →

379. Punishment for theft. Whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, orRead More →

380. Theft in dwelling house, etc. Whoever commits theft in any building, tent or vessel, which building, tent or vessel is used as a humanRead More →

381. Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master. Whoever, being a clerk or servant, or being employed in the capacity ofRead More →

382. Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft. Whoever commits theft, having made preparationRead More →