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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes assault or criminal force against a woman…

Section 74 requires an assault or use of criminal force against a woman, coupled with intent to outrage her modesty or knowledge that this is likely.

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes assault or criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, or knowledge that this is likely?

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Section 74 requires an assault or use of criminal force against a woman, coupled with intent to outrage her modesty or knowledge that this is likely.

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Option A

Section 137 deals with kidnapping.

Option B

Section 74 states the assault or criminal force offence, with the specified intent or knowledge.

Option C

Section 351 deals with criminal intimidation.

Option D

Section 79 addresses words, gestures or acts intended to insult a woman’s modesty, including intrusion on her privacy.

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