The correct answer is (d) All of the above.
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, inserted the following sections in the Indian Penal Code, 1860:
- Section 376A: Punishment for rape of woman under sixteen years of age.
- Section 376B: Punishment for gang rape.
- Section 166A: Punishment for public servant framing an innocent person with intent to cause him punishment for an offence which he has not committed.
- Section 166B: Punishment for public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person.
- Section 354C: Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment.
These sections were inserted to provide for stricter punishment for certain crimes against women. Section 376A provides for a minimum punishment of ten years and a maximum punishment of life imprisonment for rape of a woman under sixteen years of age. Section 376B provides for a minimum punishment of twenty years and a maximum punishment of death for gang rape. Section 166A provides for a maximum punishment of six months imprisonment or a fine of â¹5,000 or both for a public servant who frames an innocent person with intent to cause him punishment for an offence which he has not committed. Section 166B provides for a maximum punishment of two years imprisonment or a fine of â¹5,000 or both for a public servant who disobeys law, with intent to cause injury to any person. Section 354C provides for a maximum punishment of three years imprisonment or a fine of â¹10,000 or both for sexual harassment.