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Section 509 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
509. Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any word, 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, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Related Sections
- Section 474: Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine
- Section 485: Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark
- Section 356: Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
- Section 353: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
- Section 208: Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due
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