Insertion of section 376DA

After section 376D of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely :-

“376DA. Where a woman up to twelve years of age, is raped by one or

more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall be deemed to have committed the

offence of rape and shall be punished with death, or 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 shall also be liable to fine: 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.”.