IPC Section 376A - Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim

376A. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim

Whoever, commits an offence punishable under sub -section (1) or sub -section (2) of section 376 and in

the course of such commission inflicts an injury which causes the death of the woman or causes the

woman to be in a persistent vegetative state, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term

which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall

mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, or with death.

2[376AB. Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age.--Whoever, commits rape on

a woman under twelve years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall

not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean

imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with fine or with death:

Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of

the victim:

Provided further that any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim.]