Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 509BNS 79
Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
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Under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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What is IPC 509 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) corresponds to Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 509 and BNS 79?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 79 in a pleading?
Under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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