Outraging modesty of women is which
section of IPC?
a) 375
b) 354
c) 195
d) 304
Correct Answer - B
Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., 354 [Ref Reddy 26th/e p. 365]
Rape and other sexual offences and assault
228 IPC : Prohibits disclosure of identity of rape victim.
375 IPC : Defining rape.
376 IPC : Punishment for rape (7 years to life imprisonment ± fine).
376-A IPC : Punishment for marital rape (2 years imprisonment ±
fine).
377 IPC: Unnatural sexual offences (10 years to life imprisonment ±
fine).
354 IPC : Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to
outrage her modesty.
366-A IPC : Procuration of minor girl for illicit intercourse.
351 IPC : Defines assault.
352-358 IPC : Punishment for causing assault.
509 IPC : Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a
women