74. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 74: Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. It replaces IPC 354 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 74 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. | Imprisonment for 1 year which may extend to 5 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 74
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 354: Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
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