BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 74 BNS

Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty

Offence

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,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years.
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FAQ — Section 74 BNS

Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.