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IPC Section 354 – Assault or Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty — Galexia
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IPC Section 354 – Assault or Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty
by Harvinder Tokas
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· Apr 15, 2026
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IPC Section 354
Assault or Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty
📖 Definition
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force on any woman, intending to outrage or
knowing it is likely to outrage her modesty, shall be punished.
⚖️ Essential Elements
1
The accused is a person
(any gender can be accused)
2
The victim is a woman
(female of any age)
3
Act = Assault or Criminal Force
(physical or threatening act)
4
Intention / Knowledge
to outrage her modesty
5
Mens Rea (Guilty Mind)
Intent is a key ingredient
🔒 Punishment
Imprisonment
Min: 1 Year | Max: 5 Years
(Rigorous or Simple)
Fine
As determined by the Court
Both imprisonment + fine
Non-Bailable | Cognizable | Triable by
Any Magistrate
📌 Sub-Sections (Added by 2013 Amendment)
354A
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome physical
contact, sexual favours,
showing pornography
Up to 3 yrs / 1 yr
354B
Disrobing
Assault with intent to
disrobe a woman or
compel her to be naked
3 to 7 yrs + Fine
354C
Voyeurism
Watching or capturing
image of woman in
private act
1–3 yrs (1st) / 3–7 yrs (2nd)
354D
Stalking
Following or contacting
woman despite disinterest,
monitoring online activity
Up to 3 yrs (1st) / Up to 5 yrs (2nd)
Indian Penal Code, 1860 | As amended by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013