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Outraging Modesty: IPC 354 vs BNS 74 — Molestation Law India 2024

The transition of laws protecting a woman's modesty from IPC 354 to BNS 74, with identical penalties maintained.

Legal Commentary

Section 74 of the BNS is the direct successor to IPC 354. It remains the primary shield against physical acts intended to outrage a woman's modesty. By preserving the exact language and punishment, the BNS ensures that the vast body of judicial interpretation on what constitutes outraging modesty remains valid.

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The transition of laws protecting a woman's modesty from IPC 354 to BNS 74, with identical penalties maintained.

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