The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 16 — Offences Affecting The Human Body

Section 376B: Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation

Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise, without her consent, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

About The Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.