Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
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Summary
Intending to insult a woman's modesty, anyone who utters words, makes sounds or gestures, or shows an object so the woman hears or sees it, or who intrudes on her privacy, commits an offence. It applies when the act is aimed at insulting her modesty or invading her privacy. Punishment is simple imprisonment for up to three years and a fine.
Example
Priya is walking past a market when a man standing outside a shop makes obscene gestures and speaks insulting words so she can hear him. Under this section that man can be prosecuted and may face simple imprisonment for up to three years and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any word, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object, 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 fine1.
1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
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