Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 354B :
1.[Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe :
(See section 76 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe.
Punishment :Imprisonment of not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and with fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Any man who assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing 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 be liable to fine]
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1.Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amendment)Act, 2013(No.13 of 2013).