IPC 354B vs BNS 76: Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Section 354B of the Indian Penal Code is now section 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 95% of the old wording is kept; 3 words removed and 1 word added.
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IPC section 354BAssault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Any man who 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.
BNS section 76Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
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.
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