Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses offenses aimed at insulting the modesty of a woman through words, gestures, acts, or intrusions upon her privacy.
📜 Text of Section 79
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 in any form, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and also with fine.(
⚖️ Legal Context
This provision criminalizes acts that insult or intrude upon the modesty of a woman, encompassing a range of behaviors from verbal abuse to physical gestures or privacy violations. It aims to protect women's dignity and personal space, aligning with similar provisions in the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
📚 Equivalent Provision in the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 79 of the BNS corresponds to Section 509 of the IPC, which deals with word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman. Both sections prescribe similar punishments, reflecting a consistent legal approach to protecting women's modesty. (
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