Tag: Section 376
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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013:Practically impactful or just impressive on paper?
By Shruti Sharma, Campus Law Centre, Delhi University. RAPE- An offence which is defined under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is punishable under Section 376 of the same with maximum punishment, which may extend up to life imprisonment plus fine. Rape is considered as the fourth most common crime against women in India.…