Indian Penal Code, 1860
IPC Section 354A in BNS
§ 354A IPC→§ 75 BNS
Sexual harassment. Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sexual harassment) corresponds to Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were renumbered:
| IPC | Provision | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation | 131 |
| 353 | Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of duty | 132 |
| 354 | Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty | 74 |
| 354B | Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe | 76 |
| 354C | Voyeurism | 77 |
| 354D | Stalking | 78 |
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