Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 376-B. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.

Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 376B. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.

[i][376-B. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.—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.

Explanation.—In this section, “sexual intercourse” shall mean any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) of Section 375.]

 

More details about this Section

Cognizable or not?

Cognizable (but only on the complaint of the victim)

Whether Bailable?

Bailable

Compoundable or not?

Not compoundable

Triable by whom?

Court of Session

 

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[i]  Substituted by Act 13 of 2013, S. 9 (w.e.f. 3-2-2013).

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