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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines the offence of sexual harassment?

Section 75 covers specified conduct such as physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures, a demand or request for sexual favours, showing…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines the offence of sexual harassment?

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Section 75 covers specified conduct such as physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures, a demand or request for sexual favours, showing pornography against a woman’s will and sexually coloured remarks.

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Option A

Section 74 concerns assault or criminal force with intent to outrage a woman’s modesty.

Option B

Section 75 specifies the conduct constituting sexual harassment.

Option C

Section 76 concerns assault or criminal force with intent to disrobe a woman.

Option D

Section 79 concerns words, gestures or acts intended to insult a woman’s modesty.

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