BNS Section 79 – Word gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 79
IPC S.509
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever intending to insult the modesty of any woman utters any words makes any sound or gesture or exhibits any object intending that such word or sound shall be heard or that such gesture or object shall be seen by such woman or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and also with fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Simple imprisonment up to 3 years and fine. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
