IPC Section 354
Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of IPC Section 354:
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 354
Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Text of Section 354 IPC:
"Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby 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."
✅ Key Elements:
Victim must be a woman.
There must be assault or use of criminal force.
Intent or knowledge to outrage her modesty must be proven.
Outraging modesty is interpreted as violating a woman's dignity, privacy, or decency.
🔒 Punishment:
Minimum imprisonment: 1 year
Maximum imprisonment: 5 years
Also liable to fine
📚 Common Examples under Section 354:
Unwelcome physical advances or groping
Dragging, slapping, or forcefully touching a woman
Attempting to disrobe or sexually harass a woman in public or private
⚖️ Nature of the Offence:
Cognizable: Police can arrest without a warrant
Non-bailable
Triable by Magistrate of the first class
RELATED Blog
comments