SECTION 376A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim [1]
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

Table of Contents
Description of IPC Section 376A
According to section 376A of Indian penal code, 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.
IPC 376A in Simple Words
According to section 376A of the Indian Penal Code, if a person commits an offence punishable under section 376(1) or section 376(2) and causes the death of the woman or leaves her in a persistent vegetative state, they can be punished with imprisonment for a term of at least twenty years, up to life imprisonment, or even the death penalty.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Person committing an offence of rape and inflicting injury which causes death or causes the woman to be in a persistent vegetative state | Rigorous Imprisonment for 20 years to Imprisonment for Natural-Life or Death | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Person committing an offence of rape and inflicting injury which causes death or causes the woman to be in a persistent vegetative state
Punishment : Rigorous Imprisonment for 20 years to Imprisonment for Natural-Life or Death
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-bailable
Triable : Court of Session
Comments by Users
No Comments! Be the first one to comment.
Legal Questions Answered by Top Lawyers on IPC 376A
Related Topics
Find the best lawyer for IPC Section 376A charges
FAQ's on IPC Section 376A
What offence is defined under IPC 376A?
IPC 376A Offence: Person committing an offence of rape and inflicting injury which causes death or causes the woman to be in a persistent vegetative state.
What is the punishment for IPC 376A Case?
The punishment for IPC 376A is Rigorous Imprisonment for 20 years to Imprisonment for Natural-Life or Death.
Is IPC 376A cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 376A is a Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 376A offence?
Use LawRato for filing/defending your case under IPC 376A with the help of best criminal lawyers near you.
Is IPC 376A bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 376A is a Non-bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 376A be tried?
IPC 376A is tried in the court of Court of Session.