Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Penalizes assault or use of criminal force to a woman, or abetment of such act, with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked. Punishable by rigorous imprisonment of 3 to 7 years, along with a fine.
Key Legal Elements
- Assaulting or using criminal force to any woman, or abetting such an act.
- The assault or force is committed with the specific intention of disrobing her, or compelling her to be naked.
Punishment
Rigorous imprisonment of 3 to 7 years, and fine.
Practical Note
Section 76 BNS replaces Section 354B of the IPC. Unlike simple assault, the specific intent to disrobe or force a woman to be naked is the defining factor of this offense. It is cognizable, non-bailable, and triable by the Court of Session.
हिंदी पाठ
76. जो कोई किसी महिला पर हमला करेगा या आपराधिक बल का प्रयोग करेगा या ऐसे कार्य को इस आशय से दुष्प्रेरित करेगा कि उसे विवस्त्र किया जाए या नग्न होने के लिए विवश किया जाए, तो उसे किसी एक अवधि के कारावास से, जो तीन वर्ष से कम नहीं होगी किन्तु जो सात वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने का भी दायी होगा।