Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
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Summary
Intending to insult a woman's modesty, any person who utters words, makes a sound or gesture, shows an object, or intrudes on her privacy so that she hears or sees it commits an offence. It applies when the act is meant to be perceived by that woman. Punishment is simple imprisonment up to three years and fine; the offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Priya is walking home when a man standing nearby whistles and makes lewd gestures so she can see him. Because he intended to insult her modesty by those actions, he can be punished with up to three years simple imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and also with fine.
BNSS Classification
- Simple imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate
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