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Section 354 in Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section 354 IPC deals with assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
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 may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Key Elements
To constitute an offence under Section 354, the following must be present:
- Assault or use of criminal force
- Targeted at a woman
- With intent to outrage her modesty, or knowledge that it is likely to do so
Nature of the Offence
- Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the First Class
Examples of Acts Under Section 354 IPC
- Inappropriate physical contact or groping
- Attempt to disrobe
- Forcibly hugging or kissing a woman without consent
- Slapping a woman with sexual intent
Summary
Section 354 IPC criminalises any physical act against a woman that is intended to violate her dignity or modesty, and carries up to 5 years imprisonment + fine.
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