June 2020
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The study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge among the first and second-year MBBS students with regards to sexual jurisprudence and emphasis on rape laws in India. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 274 randomly selected students of first-year MBBS (100) and second-year MBBS (174) in Tertiary care teaching hospital, India. The questionnaire comprised of 7 items of a fixed-response type (yes/no). There was a discrepancy between the levels of knowledge among students. This study also provides valuable insight into how much knowledge has been acquired by the students regarding laws in India on rape. We recommend the upcoming doctors to be competent enough to handle a case of sexual offence (rape) with the understanding of the amendments made to criminal law.