IPC Section 354B

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 354 B

Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe

Description

Any man who assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing1 or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe

3 to 7 years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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