Multiple choice

A has sexual intercourse with his own wife aged about 14 years with her consent. A committed

  1. no offence

  2. rape

  3. Intercourse with own wife is not rape

  4. As there was consent, so A cannot be held guilty for rape
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: A has committed the offence of rape. Option (2) is correct: A man is said to commit rape who has sexual intercourse with a woman, with or without her consent, when she is under sixteen years of age. Option (3) is incorrect: Intercourse with a woman (being a wife) under sixteen years of age with or without her consent is an offence of rape. Option (4) is incorrect: Intercourse with a woman, with or without her consent, when she is under sixteen years of age is an offence of rape. 

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