Victims of Rape: Victims of Gap of Justice?

In light of the recent rape attack which occurred on a moving bus and shook the National Capital (or as the media calls it nowadays – the “Rape Capital”) of Delhi, this article seeks to address the following questions –What is the legal meaning of the word “rape” and the punitive measures provided to curb the same, particularly in the Indian scenario?Are these measures stringent and harsh enough to deter offenders?If not, what could be the possible measures/safeguards to ensure the security and freedom of women?