Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following acts would not amount to committing an…

A request for a dinner date, by itself, does not describe an act listed in section 75 of the BNS (formerly section 354A IPC). The question supplies no additional sexual demand or conduct that would bring this ordinary invitation within that offence.

Why not "Showing pornography against the will of a woman."? Showing pornography against a woman's will is expressly included in section 75's description of sexual harassment by a man. The question asks which act does not amount to that offence. This expressly listed form of conduct therefore cannot supply the required exception to the statutory categories.

Why not "Making sexually coloured remarks."? Making sexually coloured remarks is a specifically listed form of sexual harassment under section 75. It does not cease to be included merely because the conduct consists of words rather than physical contact. The negative wording asks for conduct outside these categories, so this is not the answer.

Why not "A demand or request for sexual favours."? A demand or request for sexual favours is expressly identified in section 75. The statutory wording covers a request as well as a demand, so the absence of a forceful demand does not remove this described act from the category. It cannot answer the negative question.