Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XXII · Section 509

Word, gesture or act intended to insult the 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, 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, 2[shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and also with fine]. STATE AMENDMENT Chhattisgarh After Section 509 of the Penal Code, the following shall be inserted, namely: —

Judgments on Section 509