Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 354BNS 74
Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
BNS 74 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 354 is BNS 74
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 354 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 74 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 354 under BNS?
BNS 74: imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years and fine.
What is IPC 354 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 354 (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) corresponds to Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 354 and BNS 74?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 74 in a pleading?
Under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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