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Section 376A IPC — Intercourse by a man with his wife during separation

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 151

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376A. Intercourse by a man with his wife during separation.-- Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately from him under a decree of separation or under any custom or usage without her consent shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.

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