IPC → BNS

IPC Section 354 in BNS

IPC Section 354 corresponds to BNS Section 74 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 354
New provision74
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 74 — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty

Drafting note. No change.

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 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.

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Questions this page answers

What is IPC 354 in BNS?

IPC Section 354 is BNS Section 74 — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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