A Review of the Legislation of Rape in the Indian Penal Code

Chapter 16 of the Indian Criminal Code has a section on "Rape", which is mainly distributed in articles 375 and 376, of which Article 375 is mainly about the basic composition of the crime of rape, and Article 376 is mainly about the basic circumstances of the crime of rape and the special circumstances of the crime of rape and its statutory punishment. There are many similarities and differences between the provisions of rape crime in Indian Penal Code and that of rape crime in China. The research on the relevant laws and regulations of Indian Penal Code is also conducive to the improvement of relevant laws and regulations in China. The provisions of the Indian Penal Code on rape have distinct characteristics, among which there are obvious advantages in the expression of the provisions and the response to special circumstances. There are some problems to be improved in the identification standard, sentencing standard and legislative concept of rape crime. It can be perfected by improving the role of annotations and precedents, perfecting the penal system, and strengthening public education.