IPC → BNS
IPC Section 354C in BNS
IPC Section 354C corresponds to BNS Section 77 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 354C |
|---|---|
| New provision | 77 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 77 — Voyeurism
Drafting note. Ditto.
Whoever watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not being observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the perpetrator or disseminates such image shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less tha…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 354C in BNS?
IPC Section 354C is BNS Section 77 — Voyeurism.
Has the provision changed?
Ditto.
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.
Official data, Public source · as of 2026-07-05 · every row this page summarises carries its source, capture date and licence through the API.