Section 376 (1)

Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code
Whoever commits rape shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not less than seven years but which may be for life or for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine unless the woman raped is his own wife and is not under twelve years of age, in which case he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. Provided, however, that the court may impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of
less than seven years for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgement.