IPC → BNS
IPC Section 354 in BNS
IPC Section 354 corresponds to BNS Section 74 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 354 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 74 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
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.
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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