Question
Which section belongs to marital rape ‑
| A. |
375 A |
| B. |
376 A |
| C. |
376 B |
| D. |
375 B |
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Correct Answer � C Explanation |
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Ans. is ‘c’ i.e., 376B
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It is forceful sexual intercourse with a wife who is living separately from him under a decree of separation or any custom or usage without her consent. It is punishable with imprisonment up to 2 years provided the age of wife is not below 12 years- Section 376 B, I.P.C.
Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation
376B. Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise, without her consent, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
