Indian Penal Code
IPC 376AB is now BNS 65(2).
Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age · BNS 65 brings it together with IPC 376.
Merged
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVI
s. 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.
Text from India Code
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. V
s. 65(2)of section 65
Punishment for rape in certain cases.
(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 sub-section shall be paid to the victim.
Text from India Code