1. Introduction; 2. An introduction to the Indian criminal justice system; 3. The law and practice of rape adjudication in India; 4. Rape sentencing: an empirical analysis; 5. Myths and stereotypes in rape prosecutions; 6. Structuring sentencing discretion: guideline models and approaches; 7. Sentencing discretion in India: the need for structuring; 8. Sentencing guidelines for rape.