IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 354A IPC

Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment

Offence

A man committing any of the following acts
physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or
a demand or request for sexual favours; or
showing pornography against the will of a woman; or
making sexually coloured remarks, shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment1.
Any man who commits the offence specified in clause , or clause , or clause , of sub-section (1)

Punishment

shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Any man who commits the offence specified in clause of sub-section (1) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 354A IPC

Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. Any man who commits the offence specified in clause of sub-section (1) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

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