Rape — definition
Defines the offence of rape in the statute. Assess facts, age, consent and statutory exceptions carefully.
Earlier-law reference: IPC 375 · orientation only
Official law source ↗Criminal · LEGAL ISSUE GUIDE
Sexual Assault / Rape
यौन अपराध
Find selected penal provisions dealing with rape and other specified sexual offences.
Understanding this legal issue
Find selected penal provisions dealing with rape and other specified sexual offences.
Age, consent and other statutory facts are central. For minors, special child-protection laws apply. This is not an exhaustive catalogue of sexual offences.
Key question: Does the allegation involve a child or an adult, and what acts are alleged?
SELECTED PROVISIONS · NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST
Core offences
Punishment for rape
Provides punishment provisions for rape; circumstances and applicable subsections matter.
Earlier-law reference: IPC 376 · orientation only
Official law source ↗Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Covers specified assault or criminal force directed at a woman.
Earlier-law reference: IPC 354 · orientation only
Official law source ↗Sexual harassment
Covers specified forms of sexual harassment under the penal law.
Earlier-law reference: IPC 354A · orientation only
Official law source ↗Related offences
Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Covers assault/criminal force with specified intent to disrobe.
Earlier-law reference: IPC 354B · orientation only
Official law source ↗Voyeurism
Addresses voyeurism and specified related conduct.
Earlier-law reference: IPC 354C · orientation only
Official law source ↗Stalking
Addresses stalking under the statutory elements.
Earlier-law reference: IPC 354D · orientation only
Official law source ↗Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means
Addresses sexual intercourse procured by specified deceitful means or false promise in circumstances described by the law.
Official law source ↗Special child law
Punishment for penetrative sexual assault
Provides punishment for penetrative sexual assault.
Official law source ↗Rights & procedure
Protection of life and personal liberty
Protects life and personal liberty, subject to procedure established by law and constitutional interpretation.
Official law source ↗Information in cognizable cases
Provision concerning giving and recording information about cognizable offences.
Earlier-law reference: CrPC 154 · orientation only
Official law source ↗Before relying on these references: Read the full official law, check sub-sections, schedules, exemptions, dates, special Acts, transition rules and current judicial interpretation. Mentioning a section here does not mean it applies to every fact pattern.