Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
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Summary
Assaulting or using criminal force on a woman with the purpose of removing her clothes or forcing her to be naked is a serious offence. Whoever does or abets it faces imprisonment for not less than three years and up to seven years, and a fine. The offence is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by the Sessions Court.
Example
Priya is travelling on a crowded bus when Arjun forcibly grabs at her saree trying to pull it off. Arjun would be guilty of assault with intent to disrobe; he can be prosecuted in a cognizable, non-bailable case and, if convicted, face three to seven years imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Court of Session
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