IPC → BNS
IPC Section 509 in BNS
IPC Section 509 corresponds to BNS Section 79 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 509 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 79 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 79 — Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form, 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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 509 in BNS?
IPC Section 509 is BNS Section 79 — Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman.
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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