76. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC Section 354B in BNS: Section 76
Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Section 354B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) corresponds to Section 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 76 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Imprisonment for not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. | Imprisonment for not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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