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In section 197 ofthe Code ofCriminalProcedure, after sub-section (1), the following Explanation shall be inserted, namely:- "Explanation.-For the removal ofdoubts it is hereby declared that no sanction shall be required in case of a public servant accused of any offf'dce alleged to have been committed under section 166A, section 166B, section 354, section 354A, section 354B, section 354C, section 3540, section 370, section 375, section 376, section 376A, section 376C, section 3760 or section 509 ofthe Indian Penal Code.". 19.After section 198Aofthe Code ofCriminal Procedure, the following section shall be inserted, namely:- "198B. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 376B ofthe Indian Penal Code where the persons are in a marital relationship, except uponprimafacie satisfaction ofthe facts which constitute the offence upon a complaint having been filed or made by the wife against the husband.".