The study, observational and empirical in nature, analyses the biological, social, occupational and demographic characteristics of the victims as well as indicts of the incidents of rapes in India’s Punjab State. Besides highlighting these attributes, the study also investigates the most probable causes of rapes in Punjab along with recognizing the relationships among the victims and the accused of rape, if any. The study also analyses the nature and various patterns of the incidents of rapes. The study is relevant not only in recognizing the most vulnerable victims, but also the most probable accused as well. Further, the study examines the individual specifications, social perceptions and legal complexities with regard to the incidents of rapes.