Section 79 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Word, Gesture or Act Intended to Insult Modesty of a Woman Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object…
Section 78 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – 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 woman; or(ii) monitors…
Section 77 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – 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 the perpetrator…
Section 76 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Assault or Use of Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Disrobe Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling…
Section 75 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – 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 sexual favours; or(iii) showing pornography…
Section 74 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Assault or Use of Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely…
Section 73 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Printing or Publishing Any Matter Relating to Court Proceedings Without Permission Whoever prints or publishes any matter in relation to any proceeding before a Court with respect to an offence referred to…
Section 72 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Disclosure of Identity of Victim of Certain Offences (1) Whoever prints or publishes the name or any matter which may make known the identity of any person against whom an offence under…
Section 71 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – 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 subsequently convicted of an offence…
Section 70 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – 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 be deemed to…