Section 79 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman 79. Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman,…
Section 78 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Stalking 78. Stalking. (1) Any man who- (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such…
Section 77 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Voyeurism 77. Voyeurism. Whoever watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not being observed either by…
Section 76 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe 76. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to…
Section 75 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Sexual harassment 75. Sexual harassment. (1) A man committing any of the following acts:- (i) physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or (ii) a demand or request for…
Section 74 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty Of criminal force and assault against woman 74. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent…
Section 73 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Printing or publishing any matter relating to Court proceedings without permission 73. Printing or publishing any matter relating to Court proceedings without permission. Whoever prints or publishes any matter in relation to…
Section 72 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc. 72. Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc. (1) Whoever prints or publishes the name or any matter which may make…
Section 71 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Punishment for repeat offenders 71. Punishment for repeat offenders. Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 70 and is…
Section 70 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Gang rape 70. Gang rape. (1) Where a woman is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall…