BNS 79 — Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

79. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters
any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form,
intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or
object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such
woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may
extend to three years, and also with fine.
Of offences relating to marriage
Dowry death.

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