Gang rape.

Where a woman 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 rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with 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.

¹ Subs. by Act 13 of 2013, s. 9, for sections 375, 376, 37 6A, 376B, 376C and 376D (w.e.f. 03- 02-2013).

² Ins. by Act 22 of 2018, s. 6 (w.e.f. 21-4-2018).