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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 354Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outage her modesty

In forceChapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Chapter XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Criminal Force and Assault

s. 354

354. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outage her modesty Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

End of s. 354.

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