BNS Section 74 – Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 74
IPC S.354
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
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 shall be punished with imprisonment 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Imprisonment 1-5 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
