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65.(1) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age shall be punished with rigorous i... | 65.(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 persons 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 subsection shall be pai |
nder of that persons natural life, and shall also be liable to fine Provided that such fine shall be... | nder of that persons 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 subsection 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 |
d to the victim. (2) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under twelve years of age shall be punished wi... | d 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 persons 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 subsection shal |
for the remainder of that persons natural life, and with fine or with death Provided that such fine ... | for the remainder of that persons 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 subsection shall be paid to the victim. 66.Whoever, commits an offence punishable under subsection (1) or subsection (2) of section 64 and in the course of such commission inflicts an injury which causes the death of the woman or causes the woman to be in a persistent ve |
l be paid to the victim. 66.Whoever, commits an offence punishable under subsection (1) or subsectio... | l be paid to the victim. 66.Whoever, commits an offence punishable under subsection (1) or subsection (2) of section 64 and in the course of such commission inflicts an injury which causes the death of the woman or causes the woman to be in a persistent vegetative state, 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 persons natural life, or with death. 6 |
getative state, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than... | getative state, 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 persons natural life, or with death. 67. Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise, without her consent, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than two yea |
7. Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decre... | 7. Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise, without her consent, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.In this section, sexual intercourse shall mean any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) of section 63. 68.Whoever, being (a) in a position of authority or in a fid |
rs but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.In this sectio... | rs but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.In this section, sexual intercourse shall mean any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) of section 63. 68.Whoever, being (a) in a position of authority or in a fiduciary relationship; or (b) a public servant; or (c) superintendent or manager of a jail, remand home or other place of custody established by or under any law for the time being in force, or a womens or childrens institution; or (d) on the management of a |
uciary relationship; or (b) a public servant; or (c) superintendent or manager of a jail, remand hom... | uciary relationship; or (b) a public servant; or (c) superintendent or manager of a jail, remand home or other place of custody established by or under any law for the time being in force, or a womens or childrens institution; or (d) on the management of a hospital or being on the staff of a hospital, abuses such position or fiduciary relationship to induce or seduce any woman either in his custody or under his charge or present in the premises to have sexual intercourse with him, such sexual intercourse no |
hospital or being on the staff of a hospital, abuses such position or fiduciary relationship to ind... | hospital or being on the staff of a hospital, abuses such position or fiduciary relationship to induce or seduce any woman either in his custody or under his charge or present in the premises to have sexual intercourse with him, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.In this section, s |
t amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either descripti... | t amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.In this section, sexual intercourse shall mean any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) of section 63. Explanation 2.For the purposes of this section,Explanation 1 to section 63 shall also be applicable. Explanation 3.Superintendent, in relation to a jail, remand hom |
exual intercourse shall mean any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) of section 63. Explanat... | exual intercourse shall mean any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) of section 63. Explanation 2.For the purposes of this section,Explanation 1 to section 63 shall also be applicable. Explanation 3.Superintendent, in relation to a jail, remand home or other place of custody or a womens or childrens institution, includes a person holding any other office in such jail, remand home, place or institution by virtue of which such person can exercise any authority or control over its inmates.Punishment fo |
e or other place of custody or a womens or childrens institution, includes a person holding any othe... | e or other place of custody or a womens or childrens institution, includes a person holding any other office in such jail, remand home, place or institution by virtue of which such person can exercise any authority or control over its inmates.Punishment for rape in certain cases. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation. Sexual intercourse by a person in authority.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY |
r rape in certain cases. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of... | r rape in certain cases. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation. Sexual intercourse by a person in authority.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY25______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Explanation 4.The expressions hospital and womens or childrens institution shall respectively have t... | Explanation 4.The expressions hospital and womens or childrens institution shall respectively have the same meanings as in clauses (b) and (d) of theExplanation to subsection (2) of section 64. 69.Whoever, by deceitful means or by making promise to marry to a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, has sexual intercourse with her, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and sh |
o a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, has sexual intercourse with her, such sexual... | o a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, has sexual intercourse with her, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.deceitful means shall include inducement for, or false promise of employment or promotion, or marrying by suppressing identity. 70. (1) Where a woman is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in |
all also be liable to fine. Explanation.deceitful means shall include inducement for, or false promi... | all also be liable to fine. Explanation.deceitful means shall include inducement for, or false promise of employment or promotion, or marrying by suppressing identity. 70. (1) Where a woman 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 rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for l |
furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall be deemed to have committed the offen... | furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons 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 imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons 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 |
ife which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, and with fine Prov... | ife which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons 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 subsection shall be paid to the victim. (2) Where a woman under eighteen 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 offe |
this subsection shall be paid to the victim. (2) Where a woman under eighteen years of age is raped ... | this subsection shall be paid to the victim. (2) Where a woman under eighteen 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 persons natural life, and with fine, or with death Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and r |
nce of rape and shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the ... | nce of rape and shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons 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 subsection shall be paid to the victim. 71.Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 70 and is subseq |
ehabilitation of the victim Provided further that any fine imposed under this subsection shall be pa... | ehabilitation of the victim Provided further that any fine imposed under this subsection shall be paid to the victim. 71.Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 70 and is subsequently convicted of an offence punishable under any of the said sections shall be punished with imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, or with death. 72.(1) Whoever prints or publishes the name o |
uently convicted of an offence punishable under any of the said sections shall be punished with impr... | uently convicted of an offence punishable under any of the said sections shall be punished with imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, or with death. 72.(1) Whoever prints or publishes the name or any matter which may make known the identity of any person against whom an offence under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 67 or section 68 or section 69 or section 70 or section 71 is alleged or found to have been committed (hereafter in |
r any matter which may make known the identity of any person against whom an offence under section 6... | r any matter which may make known the identity of any person against whom an offence under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 67 or section 68 or section 69 or section 70 or section 71 is alleged or found to have been committed (hereafter in this section referred to as the victim) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Nothing in subsection (1) extends to any printing or publication of the name o |
this section referred to as the victim) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description f... | this section referred to as the victim) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Nothing in subsection (1) extends to any printing or publication of the name or any matter which may make known the identity of the victim if such printing or publication is (a) by or under the order in writing of the officerincharge of the police station or the police officer making the investigation into such offence acting in goo |
r any matter which may make known the identity of the victim if such printing or publication is (a) ... | r any matter which may make known the identity of the victim if such printing or publication is (a) by or under the order in writing of the officerincharge of the police station or the police officer making the investigation into such offence acting in good faith for the purposes of such investigation; or (b) by, or with the authorisation in writing of, the victim; or (c) where the victim is dead or a child or of unsound mind, by, or with the authorisation in writing of, the next of kin of the victim Provid |
d faith for the purposes of such investigation; or (b) by, or with the authorisation in writing of, ... | d faith for the purposes of such investigation; or (b) by, or with the authorisation in writing of, the victim; or (c) where the victim is dead or a child or of unsound mind, by, or with the authorisation in writing of, the next of kin of the victim Provided that no such authorisation shall be given by the next of kin to anybody other than the chairman or the secretary, by whatever name called, of any recognised welfare institution or organisation.Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc. Gang r |
ed that no such authorisation shall be given by the next of kin to anybody other than the chairman o... | ed that no such authorisation shall be given by the next of kin to anybody other than the chairman or the secretary, by whatever name called, of any recognised welfare institution or organisation.Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc. Gang rape. Punishment for repeat offenders. Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc.26THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Explanation.For the purposes of this subsection, recognised welfare institution or organisation mean... | Explanation.For the purposes of this subsection, recognised welfare institution or organisation means a social welfare institution or organisation recognised in this behalf by the Central Government or the State Government. 73.Whoever prints or publishes any matter in relation to any proceeding before a Court with respect to an offence referred to in section 72 without the previous permission of such Court shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and |
ny matter in relation to any proceeding before a Court with respect to an offence referred to in sec... | ny matter in relation to any proceeding before a Court with respect to an offence referred to in section 72 without the previous permission of such Court shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.The printing or publication of the judgment of any High Court or the Supreme Court does not amount to an offence within the meaning of this section. Of criminal force and assault against woman 74.Whoever assaults |
shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.The printing or publication of the judgment of any High C... | shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.The printing or publication of the judgment of any High Court or the Supreme Court does not amount to an offence within the meaning of this section. Of criminal force and assault against woman 74.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend t |
or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will th... | or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine. 75.(1) Aman committing any of the following acts (i) physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or (ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or (iii) showing pornograp |
o five years, and shall also be liable to fine. 75.(1) Aman committing any of the following acts (i)... | o five years, and shall also be liable to fine. 75.(1) Aman committing any of the following acts (i) physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or (ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or (iii) showing pornography against the will of a woman; or (iv) making sexually coloured remarks, shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment. (2)Any man who commits the offence specified in clause (i) or clause (ii) or clause (iii) of subsection (1) shall be punished wit |
hy against the will of a woman; or (iv) making sexually coloured remarks, shall be guilty of the off... | hy against the will of a woman; or (iv) making sexually coloured remarks, shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment. (2)Any man who commits the offence specified in clause (i) or clause (ii) or clause (iii) of subsection (1) shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Any man who commits the offence specified in clause (iv) of subsection (1) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may ex |
h rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (3) ... | h rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Any man who commits the offence specified in clause (iv) of subsection (1) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 76.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term whic |
tend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 76.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woma... | tend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 76.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 77.Whoever watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not |
h shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable t... | h shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 77.Whoever watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not being observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the perpetrator or disseminates such image shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year, but |
being observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the perpetrator or ... | being observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the perpetrator or disseminates such image shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and s |
which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or su... | which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.For the purposes of this section, private act includes an act of watching carried out in a place which, in the circumstances, would reasonably be expected to provide privacy and where the victims genitals, posteri |
hall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.For the purposes of this section, private act includes an... | hall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.For the purposes of this section, private act includes an act of watching carried out in a place which, in the circumstances, would reasonably be expected to provide privacy and where the victims genitals, posterior or breasts are exposed or covered only in underwear; or the victim is using a lavatory; or the victim is doing a sexual act that is not of a kind ordinarily done in public.Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Sex |
or or breasts are exposed or covered only in underwear; or the victim is using a lavatory; or the vi... | or or breasts are exposed or covered only in underwear; or the victim is using a lavatory; or the victim is doing a sexual act that is not of a kind ordinarily done in public.Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Sexual harassment. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. Voyeurism.Printing or publishing any matter relating to Court proceedings without permission.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY27_______________________________________ |
ual harassment. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. Voyeurism.Printing... | ual harassment. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. Voyeurism.Printing or publishing any matter relating to Court proceedings without permission.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY27_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Explanation 2.Where the victim consents to the capture of the images or any act, but not to their di... | Explanation 2.Where the victim consents to the capture of the images or any act, but not to their dissemination to third persons and where such image or act is disseminated, such dissemination shall be considered an offence under this section. 78.(1) Any man who (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or (ii) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of el |
an who (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal intera... | an who (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or (ii) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of electronic communication, commits the offence of stalking Provided that such conduct shall not amount to stalking if the man who pursued it proves that (i) it was pursued for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime and the man accused of stalking had be |
ectronic communication, commits the offence of stalking Provided that such conduct shall not amount ... | ectronic communication, commits the offence of stalking Provided that such conduct shall not amount to stalking if the man who pursued it proves that (i) it was pursued for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime and the man accused of stalking had been entrusted with the responsibility of prevention and detection of crime by the State; or (ii) it was pursued under any law or to comply with any condition or requirement imposed by any person under any law; or (iii) in the particular circumstances such c |
en entrusted with the responsibility of prevention and detection of crime by the State; or (ii) it w... | en entrusted with the responsibility of prevention and detection of crime by the State; or (ii) it was pursued under any law or to comply with any condition or requirement imposed by any person under any law; or (iii) in the particular circumstances such conduct was reasonable and justified. (2) Whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; and be punished on |
onduct was reasonable and justified. (2) Whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished o... | onduct was reasonable and justified. (2) Whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine. 79.Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, |
a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may exte... | a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine. 79.Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may e |
or exhibits any object in any form, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such g... | or exhibits any object in any form, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and also with fine. Of offences relating to marriage 80.(1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that |
xtend to three years, and also with fine. Of offences relating to marriage 80.(1) Where the death of... | xtend to three years, and also with fine. Of offences relating to marriage 80.(1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that soon before her death she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of her husband for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry, such death shall be called dowry death, and such husband or relative shall be deemed to have c |
soon before her death she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of ... | soon before her death she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of her husband for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry, such death shall be called dowry death, and such husband or relative shall be deemed to have caused her death. Explanation.For the purposes of this subsection, dowry shall have the same meaning as in section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. (2) Whoever commits dowry death shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less t |
aused her death. Explanation.For the purposes of this subsection, dowry shall have the same meaning ... | aused her death. Explanation.For the purposes of this subsection, dowry shall have the same meaning as in section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. (2) Whoever commits dowry death shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life. 81.Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit or have sexual intercourse with him in that belief, |
han seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life. 81.Every man who by deceit causes any... | han seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life. 81.Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit or have sexual intercourse with him in that belief, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 82.(1) Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its takin |
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, ... | shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 82.(1) Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Exception.This subsection does not extend to any person whose marriage |
g place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either descr... | g place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Exception.This subsection does not extend to any person whose marriage with such husband or wife has been declared void by a Court of competent jurisdiction, nor to any person who contracts a marriage during the life of a former husband or wife, if such husband or wife, at the time of the subsequent marriage, shall have been |
with such husband or wife has been declared void by a Court of competent jurisdiction, nor to any pe... | with such husband or wife has been declared void by a Court of competent jurisdiction, nor to any person who contracts a marriage during the life of a former husband or wife, if such husband or wife, at the time of the subsequent marriage, shall have been continually absentStalking. Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman. Dowry death. Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage. Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife.28 of 1961.28THE GAZETTE OF IN |
continually absentStalking. Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman. Dowry death.... | continually absentStalking. Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman. Dowry death. Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage. Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife.28 of 1961.28THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
from such person for the space of seven years, and shall not have been heard of by such person as be... | from such person for the space of seven years, and shall not have been heard of by such person as being alive within that time provided the person contracting such subsequent marriage shall, before such marriage takes place, inform the person with whom such marriage is contracted of the real state of facts so far as the same are within his or her knowledge. (2) Whoever commits the offence under subsection (1) having concealed from the person with whom the subsequent marriage is contracted, the fact of the f |
h marriage is contracted of the real state of facts so far as the same are within his or her knowled... | h marriage is contracted of the real state of facts so far as the same are within his or her knowledge. (2) Whoever commits the offence under subsection (1) having concealed from the person with whom the subsequent marriage is contracted, the fact of the former marriage, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 83.Whoever, dishonestly or with a fraudulent intention, goes through the ceremony of being married, knowin |
ormer marriage, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may exten... | ormer marriage, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 83.Whoever, dishonestly or with a fraudulent intention, goes through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 84.Whoever takes or entices away any woman who is and whom he knows or has re |
g that he is not thereby lawfully married, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description... | g that he is not thereby lawfully married, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 84.Whoever takes or entices away any woman who is and whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the wife of any other man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse with any person, or conceals or detains with that intent any such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may exten |
ason to believe to be the wife of any other man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse w... | ason to believe to be the wife of any other man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse with any person, or conceals or detains with that intent any such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 85.Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to f |
d to two years, or with fine, or with both. 85.Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the hus... | d to two years, or with fine, or with both. 85.Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine. 86.For the purposes of section 85, cruelty means (a) any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman; o |
ine. 86.For the purposes of section 85, cruelty means (a) any wilful conduct which is of such a natu... | ine. 86.For the purposes of section 85, cruelty means (a) any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman; or (b) harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any property or valuable security or is on account of failure by her or any person related to her to meet such d |
r (b) harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person rel... | r (b) harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any property or valuable security or is on account of failure by her or any person related to her to meet such demand. 87. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any woman with intent that she may be compelled, or knowing it to be likely that she will be compelled, to marry any person against her will, or in order that she may be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, or kno |
emand. 87. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any woman with intent that she may be compelled, or knowing it... | emand. 87. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any woman with intent that she may be compelled, or knowing it to be likely that she will be compelled, to marry any person against her will, or in order that she may be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, or knowing it to be likely that she will be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and whoever, by means of criminal intimida |
wing it to be likely that she will be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, shall be punished wi... | wing it to be likely that she will be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and whoever, by means of criminal intimidation as defined in this Sanhita or of abuse of authority or any other method of compulsion, induces any woman to go from any place with intent that she may be, or knowing that it is likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with ano |
tion as defined in this Sanhita or of abuse of authority or any other method of compulsion, induces ... | tion as defined in this Sanhita or of abuse of authority or any other method of compulsion, induces any woman to go from any place with intent that she may be, or knowing that it is likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall also be punishable as aforesaid. Of causing miscarriage, etc. 88. Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry, shall, if such miscarriage be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, be punish |
ther person shall also be punishable as aforesaid. Of causing miscarriage, etc. 88. Whoever voluntar... | ther person shall also be punishable as aforesaid. Of causing miscarriage, etc. 88. Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry, shall, if such miscarriage be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if the woman be quick with child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, |
ed with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine,... | ed with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if the woman be quick with child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the meaning of this section.Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage. Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a mar |
and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the ... | and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.A woman who causes herself to miscarry, is within the meaning of this section.Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage. Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty. Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc. Causing miscarriage.Cruelty defined.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY29____________________________ |
ried woman. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty. Kidnapping, abducti... | ried woman. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty. Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc. Causing miscarriage.Cruelty defined.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY29____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
89. Whoever commits the offence under section 88 without the consent of the woman, whether the woman... | 89. Whoever commits the offence under section 88 without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 90.(1) Whoever, with intent to cause the miscarriage of a woman with child, does any act which causes the death of such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to te |
rs, and shall also be liable to fine. 90.(1) Whoever, with intent to cause the miscarriage of a woma... | rs, and shall also be liable to fine. 90.(1) Whoever, with intent to cause the miscarriage of a woman with child, does any act which causes the death of such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Where the act referred to in subsection (1) is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punishable either with imprisonment for life, or with the punishment specified in said subsection. Explanation.It |
n years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Where the act referred to in subsection (1) is done w... | n years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Where the act referred to in subsection (1) is done without the consent of the woman, shall be punishable either with imprisonment for life, or with the punishment specified in said subsection. Explanation.It is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death. 91.Whoever before the birth of any child does any act with the intention of thereby preventing that child from being born alive or causing it to die after |
is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death... | is not essential to this offence that the offender should know that the act is likely to cause death. 91.Whoever before the birth of any child does any act with the intention of thereby preventing that child from being born alive or causing it to die after its birth, and does by such act prevent that child from being born alive, or causes it to die after its birth, shall, if such act be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the mother, be punished with imprisonment of either descrip |
its birth, and does by such act prevent that child from being born alive, or causes it to die after... | its birth, and does by such act prevent that child from being born alive, or causes it to die after its birth, shall, if such act be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the mother, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, or with both. 92.Whoever does any act under such circumstances, that if he thereby caused death he would be guilty of culpable homicide, and does by such act cause the death of a quick unborn chi |
tion for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, or with both. 92.Whoever does any act u... | tion for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, or with both. 92.Whoever does any act under such circumstances, that if he thereby caused death he would be guilty of culpable homicide, and does by such act cause the death of a quick unborn child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration. A, knowing that he is likely to cause the death of a pregnant woman, does an act which, if it caused the |
ld, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten yea... | ld, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration. A, knowing that he is likely to cause the death of a pregnant woman, does an act which, if it caused the death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but the death of an unborn quick child with which she is pregnant is thereby caused. A is guilty of the offence defined in this section. Of offences against chi |
death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but ... | death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but the death of an unborn quick child with which she is pregnant is thereby caused. A is guilty of the offence defined in this section. Of offences against child 93.Whoever being the father or mother of a child under the age of twelve years, or having the care of such child, shall expose or leave such child in any place with the intention of wholly abandoning such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of ei |
ld 93.Whoever being the father or mother of a child under the age of twelve years, or having the car... | ld 93.Whoever being the father or mother of a child under the age of twelve years, or having the care of such child, shall expose or leave such child in any place with the intention of wholly abandoning such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.This section is not intended to prevent the trial of the offender for murder or culpable homicide, as the case may be, if the child die in consequence of t |
ther description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation... | ther description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.This section is not intended to prevent the trial of the offender for murder or culpable homicide, as the case may be, if the child die in consequence of the exposure. 94.Whoever, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a child whether such child die before or after or during its birth, intentionally conceals or endeavours to conceal the birth of such child, shall be punished with impr |
he exposure. 94.Whoever, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a child whet... | he exposure. 94.Whoever, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a child whether such child die before or after or during its birth, intentionally conceals or endeavours to conceal the birth of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 95.Whoever hires, employs or engages any child to commit an offence shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which shall not be less than |
isonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.... | isonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 95.Whoever hires, employs or engages any child to commit an offence shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to ten years, and with fine; and if the offence be committed shall also be punished with the punishment provided for that offence as if the offence has been committed by such person himself. Explanation.Hiring, employing, e |
three years but which may extend to ten years, and with fine; and if the offence be committed shall ... | three years but which may extend to ten years, and with fine; and if the offence be committed shall also be punished with the punishment provided for that offence as if the offence has been committed by such person himself. Explanation.Hiring, employing, engaging or using a child for sexual exploitation or pornography is covered within the meaning of this section. 96.Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child may be, or knowing that |
ngaging or using a child for sexual exploitation or pornography is covered within the meaning of thi... | ngaging or using a child for sexual exploitation or pornography is covered within the meaning of this section. 96.Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any child to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such child may be, or knowing that it is likely that such child will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 97. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age |
it is likely that such child will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person s... | it is likely that such child will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 97. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any movable property from the person of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.Death caused b |
of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any movable property from the person of such ... | of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any movable property from the person of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage. Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause to die after birth. Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide. Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve ye |
y act done with intent to cause miscarriage. Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive ... | y act done with intent to cause miscarriage. Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause to die after birth. Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide. Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years of age, by parent or person having care of it. Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body. Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence. Procuration of child. Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to s |
ars of age, by parent or person having care of it. Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead b... | ars of age, by parent or person having care of it. Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body. Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence. Procuration of child. Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person.Causing miscarriage without womans consent.30THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
98.Whoever sells, lets to hire, or otherwise disposes of any child with intent that such child shall... | 98.Whoever sells, lets to hire, or otherwise disposes of any child with intent that such child shall at any age be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution or illicit intercourse with any person or for any unlawful and immoral purpose, or knowing it to be likely that such child will at any age be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.When a female under |
t to be likely that such child will at any age be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be pu... | t to be likely that such child will at any age be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.When a female under the age of eighteen years is sold, let for hire, or otherwise disposed of to a prostitute or to any person who keeps or manages a brothel, the person so disposing of such female shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have disposed of her with |
the age of eighteen years is sold, let for hire, or otherwise disposed of to a prostitute or to any... | the age of eighteen years is sold, let for hire, or otherwise disposed of to a prostitute or to any person who keeps or manages a brothel, the person so disposing of such female shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have disposed of her with the intent that she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution. Explanation 2.For the purposes of this section illicit intercourse means sexual intercourse between persons not united by marriage or by any union or tie which, though not amounting to a m |
the intent that she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution. Explanation 2.For the purposes o... | the intent that she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution. Explanation 2.For the purposes of this section illicit intercourse means sexual intercourse between persons not united by marriage or by any union or tie which, though not amounting to a marriage, is recognised by the personal law or custom of the community to which they belong or, where they belong to different communities, of both such communities, as constituting between them aquasimarital relation. 99.Whoever buys, hires or otherwise ob |
arriage, is recognised by the personal law or custom of the community to which they belong or, where... | arriage, is recognised by the personal law or custom of the community to which they belong or, where they belong to different communities, of both such communities, as constituting between them aquasimarital relation. 99.Whoever buys, hires or otherwise obtains possession of any child with intent that such child shall at any age be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution or illicit intercourse with any person or for any unlawful and immoral purpose, or knowing it to be likely that such child will a |
tains possession of any child with intent that such child shall at any age be employed or used for t... | tains possession of any child with intent that such child shall at any age be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution or illicit intercourse with any person or for any unlawful and immoral purpose, or knowing it to be likely that such child will at any age be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to fourteen years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.Any pr |
t any age be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either de... | t any age be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to fourteen years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.Any prostitute or any person keeping or managing a brothel, who buys, hires or otherwise obtains possession of a female under the age of eighteen years shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have obtained possession of such female with the intent th |
ostitute or any person keeping or managing a brothel, who buys, hires or otherwise obtains possessio... | ostitute or any person keeping or managing a brothel, who buys, hires or otherwise obtains possession of a female under the age of eighteen years shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have obtained possession of such female with the intent that she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution. Explanation 2.Illicit intercourse has the same meaning as in section 98. CHAPTERVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY Of offences affecting life 100.Whoever causes death by doing an act with the inten |
at she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution. Explanation 2.Illicit intercourse has the same... | at she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution. Explanation 2.Illicit intercourse has the same meaning as in section 98. CHAPTERVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY Of offences affecting life 100.Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits the offence of culpable homicide. Illustrations. (a)A lays sticks and turf o |
tion of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause dea... | tion of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits the offence of culpable homicide. Illustrations. (a)A lays sticks and turf over a pit, with the intention of thereby causing death, or with the knowledge that death is likely to be thereby caused. Z, believing the ground to be firm, treads on it, falls in and is killed. A has committed the offence of culpable homicide. (b) A knows |