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Assault in order to outrage the modesty of a woman is punishable

Assault or use of criminal force to outrage a woman's modesty is punished under section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 354 IPC), distinct from…

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Assault in order to outrage the modesty of a woman is punishable

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Assault or use of criminal force to outrage a woman's modesty is punished under section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 354 IPC), distinct from kidnapping under section 137, insulting modesty by words under section 79, and attempt under section 62.

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