IPC → BNS
IPC Section 354B in BNS
IPC Section 354B corresponds to BNS Section 76 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 354B |
|---|---|
| New provision | 76 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 76 — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent disrobe
Drafting note. Words “Any man who” is replaced by “Whoever”.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 354B in BNS?
IPC Section 354B is BNS Section 76 — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent disrobe.
Has the provision changed?
Words “Any man who” is replaced by “Whoever”.
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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