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A man deliberately watches a woman bathe unclothed through the keyhole of a closed washroom without her…

Watching a woman bathe without her knowledge in a place where she would usually expect privacy falls within section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Voyeurism…

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A man deliberately watches a woman bathe unclothed through the keyhole of a closed washroom without her knowledge or consent. She would reasonably expect to be unobserved. Which offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 most specifically describes that act?

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Watching a woman bathe without her knowledge in a place where she would usually expect privacy falls within section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Voyeurism specifically addresses the watching of a private act. The facts do not allege assault, criminal force, remarks, following or electronic monitoring.

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Option A

Section 78(1)(i) concerns following a woman and contacting or attempting to contact her to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite clear disinterest. Section 78(1)(ii) concerns monitoring her electronic communications. The facts show neither form of stalking.

Option B

Section 77 directly covers watching a woman engaged in a private act in circumstances in which she would usually expect to be unobserved.

Option C

Section 74 requires assault or criminal force. Neither is shown by the stated act of secretly watching.

Option D

Section 75 addresses specified forms of sexual harassment. No sexually coloured remark is made on these facts.

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