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After section 376D of the Penal Code, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:— "376DA. Where a woman under sixteen years of age is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall be deemed to have committed the offence of rape and shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with fine: Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim: Provided further that any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim. Insertion of new section 376AB. 45 of 1860. Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age. Insertion of new sections 376DA and 376DB. Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age. SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 3 Amendment of section 53A. 376DB. Where a woman under twelve years of age is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall be deemed to have committed the offence of rape and shall be punished with imprisonment for life,which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with fine, or with death: Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim: Provided further that any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim.".