A type of sexual assault initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, or where the person is under threat or manipulation, or with a person who is incapable of valid consent.It is the name a statutory rime in jurisdictions such as ENGLAND and wales, northern Ireland, Scotland, California and new York, and is a legal term of art used in the definition of the offence of sexual assault in NEW ZEALAND.
Punishment for Rape across the Globe:
1. Egypt- The rapist is hanged till death.
2. Israel- Here, Rape convict gets 4 years minimum and 16 years maximum imprisonment.
3. United Arab Emirates- Here also punishment for Rape is Death.
4. China- In China, Rape is considered as a brutal crime and Death Penalty is awarded to Rapist.
5. Afghanistan- The rapist is hanged to Death or shot dead by a bullet in the head. The punishment is given within 4 days of crime.
6. France- Rapist is given 10 years of imprisonment, but if victim dies, punishment is increased to 30 years.
7. USA- Here, maximum punishment granted in 30 years in jail.
8. Greece- Rapist is punished with incarceration.
9. Iran- Death Penalty is granted to rapist.
10. North Korea- The offender is either shot in his head or vital organs by a firing squad.
Rape in India:
In India, Rape is undoubtedly a heinous crime and an issue of great concern. According to National Crime Records Bureau 2013 report, Rape is fourth most common crime against women in India. Madhya Pradesh has highest raw number of rape reports among Indian states, while Jodhpur has highest per capita rape report which followed by Delhi.
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