Sexual Offences and its Medicolegal Importance

Sexual Offences and its Medicolegal Importance Quiz Crafted By-

Harsha Sharma

Senior Scientific Officer

Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

Introduction to Sexual Offences and its Medicolegal Importance

The crime of rape is a major problem in India, evident from the reports in the press as well as official statistics. The accused has often gone free, because the victim did not file a complaint, or because of poor evidence gathering and well as lacunae in the law. Expert opinion in such cases is important to ascertain the cause of death, injuries, whether the injuries are anti-mortem or post – mortem, the probable weapon used, the effect of injuries, medicines, poisons, the consequences of wounds whether they are sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death, the duration of injuries and the probable time of death.

There are provisions and judgments dealing with the examination of the rape victim. Forensic Science plays an important role in helping to prevent, early detection, providing expert medico legal and scientific reports at earliest, which will result in quick trial and instant administration of justice to victims. This paper presents an overview of the laws applicable to sexual assault cases, specifically in terms of the roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers to bridge the gap in providing medical evidence to the courts. This paper also discusses the importance of conducting an examination, its procedure, role of consent, and the lacunas in the Medico-Legal services.

Let's look at the questions and their answer. 

Ques 1. Which of the following statements about the Actus Reus of rape is incorrect?

a) It must be proved that A penetrated B's vagina, anus or mouth with his penis

b) It must be proved that B ejaculated

c) It must be proved that B did not consent

d) All are correct

Answer – b) It must be proved that B ejaculated

Ques 2. In I.P.C. Unnatural Sexual Offences come under:

a) Section 375

b) Section 376

c) Section 376 (A)

d) Section 377

Answer – d) Section 377

Ques 3. In rape of a small child the hymen:

a) Rupture because it is very thin

b) Rupture because it is situated superficially

c) Don’t rupture because it is thick

d) Don’t rupture because it is situated deeply

Answer - d) Don’t rupture because it is situated deeply

Ques 4. Which of the following are examples of unnatural sexual offences 

(i) Sodomy 

(ii) Incest 

(iii) Buccal coitus 

(iv) Bestiality 

Codes: 

a) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

b) (ii) and (iv) are correct

c) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct 

d) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct 

Answer – d) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

Ques 5. Which of the following sexual offences is also known as “Greek Love”

a) Bestiality

b) Buggery

c) Cunnilingus

d) Lesbianism

Answer – b) Buggery

Ques 6. Eating the flesh of corpse for sexual gratification is called:

a) Necrophagia

b) Masochism

c) Transvestism

d) Necrophilia

Answer – a) Necrophagia

Ques 7. A graduate sent a letter to his English teacher which contained obscene drawings and overtures. The graduate shall be guilty of:

a) Stalking

b) Voyeurism

c) Insulting the modesty of a woman

d) Outraging the modesty of a woman

Answer – c) Insulting the modesty of a woman

Ques 8. ‘A’ while dancing with her friend ‘C’ in a party presses his chest against hers. ‘C’ complaints the same. ‘A’ shall be guilty of:

a) Insulting the modesty of a woman

b) Outraging the modesty of a woman

c) Stalking

d) Voyeurism

Answer – b) Outraging the modesty of a woman

Ques 9. Irresistible sexual desire in male is known as:

a) Sadism

b) Satyriasis

c) Nymphomania

d) Tribadism

Answer – b) Satyriasis

Ques 10. Sin of Gomorrah is also known as:

a) Lesbianism

b) Anal Coitus

c) Bestiality

d) Oral Coitus

Answer – d) Oral Coitus