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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 213: Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment
- Section 498: Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman
- Section 200: Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
- Section 376B: Intercourse by public servant with woman in his custody
- Section 353: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
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