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.
BNS Section 79: Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman
Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman. It replaces IPC 509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 79 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Uttering any word or making any gesture intended to insult the modesty of a woman, etc. | Simple imprisonment for 3 years and fine. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 79
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 509: Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
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