Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
V · Section 79

Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and also with fine. Of offences relating to marriage

Judgments on Section 79