Section 376DB: Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age

This section specifies that where a woman under twelve 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 punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, and with fine, or with death. The fine imposed shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim. Any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim.

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