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Thus, as per Section 375 of the IPC, there is no punishment for marital rape in India. As per a recent survey conducted by the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), around 1 out of 3 (18- 49 years of age) women have been victims of spousal abuse, and 6% of women have suffered sexual violence.
“‘Attempt’ is punishable because even an unsuccessful commission of offence is preceded by mens rea, moral guilt, and its depraving impact on the societal values is no less than the actual commission.”
Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which [shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine] (Subs. by Act 22 of 2018, s. 4, for “shall not be less than seven ...
Punishment for attempt to rape. The attempt to commit rape is also punishable under the IPC. The attempt to commit offences punishable with life imprisonment or other imprisonment is covered under Section 511 of IPC. If no express provision is made for the punishment of the attempt of the offence then the accused will be punished with ...
The Supreme Court upheld conviction of a man under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code for attempt of rape of a woman.
Section 511 of the IPC talks about punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment. For Example: A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box, and finds after so opening the box, that there is no jewel in it.
Description. Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
