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

Section 74 addresses assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty or knowledge that it is likely to do so.

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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?

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Section 74 addresses assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty or knowledge that it is likely to do so.

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Option A

Section 137 concerns kidnapping.

Option B

Section 79 concerns words, sounds, gestures, objects or intrusion upon privacy intended to insult a woman's modesty.

Option C

Section 62 is the general attempt provision in cases where the Sanhita makes no express provision for the attempt.

Option D

Section 74 specifically punishes assault or use of criminal force with the stated intent. It also covers knowledge of the likelihood of outraging modesty.

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