## IPC Section 375 — Definition of Rape **Key Point:** Section 375 IPC 1860 defines rape and is the foundational legal definition used in Indian courts. It explicitly requires penetration (however slight) of the vagina, urethra, or anus by the penis, or penetration of the vagina or urethra by any object or part of the body other than the penis. **High-Yield:** The definition includes: - Penetration of vagina, urethra, or anus by penis - Penetration of vagina or urethra by any other object/body part - Absence of consent is critical - Consent obtained by force, threat, fear, or fraud is not valid **Clinical Pearl:** Medical examination findings must document: - Presence or absence of hymenal tears - Vaginal/anal lacerations or abrasions - Semen or seminal fluid (though absence does NOT exclude rape) - Sperm motility and morphology - Foreign material in genital tract ## Related IPC Sections | Section | Definition | |---------|------------| | **375** | Rape — definition and elements | | **376** | Punishment for rape (varies by circumstance) | | **377** | Unnatural offences (sodomy, not specific to rape) | | **354** | Outraging modesty (lesser offence) | **Mnemonic:** **375-RAPE**: Section **3**75 defines rape; **7** elements (consent, penetration, etc.); **5** is the number to remember for the definition section. 
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