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rape

A man is said to commit rape who except in the case hereinafter excepted, has sexual intercourse with a women under circumstances falling under any of the five following descriptions- First-Against her will. Secondly-Without her consent. Thirdly-With her consent, when her consent has been obtained by putting her in fear of death or of hurt. Fourthly-With her consent, when the man knows that he is not her husband, and that her consent is given because she believes that he is another man to whom she is or believes herself to be lawfully married. Fifthly-With or without her consent when she is under 16 years of age.

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