A Historical Review Of Section 376 Of IPC: A Harsh Reality And Insertion Of New Sections
- IJLLR Journal
- May 16, 2023
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A Historical Review Of Section 376 Of IPC: A Harsh Reality And Insertion Of New Sections With Landmark Judgements
Hemant Kumar Sharma, Avadh Law College, Barabanki, RMLAU, U.P. & Adv. Clerk, High Court of Judicature, Allahabad, Lucknow Bench
Adv. Chittra Anand, LL.M., Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, A Central University, Lucknow
ABSTRACT
Rape is one of the most heinous crimes in the world today, and regardless of education or social development, this social vice continues to this day. On the contrary, the number of rape cases has steadily increased in recent years. Rape leaves victims in extreme physical and mental turmoil, and because they are victims of something through no fault of their own, they are ignored and ostracized by society. It is more important than ever that those responsible for such acts receive the maximum and harshest punishment possible so that justice is guaranteed and future rapes are minimized. The purpose of this article is to briefly discuss rape and then elaborate on the punishment for rape provided for in Sections 376 and 376A-E of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The article also discussed subsequent changes to this section and how it shaped domestic rape laws.
Keywords: IPC, CrPC, Outlaw, Rape, Abominable, Section 376, Section 376A-E, Riot, Detectable, Voyeurism.
