Ipc Sections Of India
Details of IPC Sections 153A, 295 & 295A. SECTION 153 A: The purpose of the Section 153 A is to punish persons who indulge in wanton. Citizens of India.
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Here we look at the law in relation to acts of sexual violence that are covered by the (IPC). • Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty What does the law say about assault of a woman? Section 354 of the IPC criminalises any act by a person that assaults or uses criminal force against a woman with the intention or knowledge that it will outrage her modesty. Such an act is punishable with either simple or rigorous imprisonment of up to 2 years, or a fine, or both. Indian courts have ruled that the essence of a woman’s modesty is her sex, ie: a woman possesses modesty by virtue of being a woman.
• Sexual Harassment How is Sexual Harassment defined under the IPC? Sexual harassment is defined under S.
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354 A of the IPC as a man committing any of the following acts: (i) physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or (ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or (iii) showing pornography against the will of a woman; or (iv) making sexually coloured remarks, This law covers a wide ambit of acts that constitute sexual harassment, including unwanted verbal or physical advances of any kind. This law is not limited by location at which the sexual harassment takes place, unlike the law to prevent sexual harassment at work places which is explained in a later section. What is the punishment for Sexual Harassment under the IPC?