BNSChapter V

S. 74

Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.

Description

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will there by outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 1 year which may extend to 5 years and fine.
  • Cognizable
  • Non-bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate