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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, specifically punishes assault or use of criminal…

The offence is in section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. It requires assault or use of criminal force and either intent to outrage the woman’s modesty or knowledge…

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

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The offence is in section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. It requires assault or use of criminal force and either intent to outrage the woman’s modesty or knowledge that this result is likely.

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Section 129 defines criminal force.

Option B

Section 130 defines assault.

Option C

Section 132 addresses assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty.

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Section 74 specifically punishes assault or criminal force against a woman with the requisite intent or knowledge.

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