Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 76

BNS 76: earlier IPC 354B

Section 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 354B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 76 deals with assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 76 was IPC 354B.

Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe.

Carried over
95% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVI
s. 354B
Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Any man who assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. V
s. 76
Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe.
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 354B
to disrobe.
Cognizable–
Bailable–
Punishment3 years but which may extend to 7 years and with fine.
Triable by–
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Voyeurism.
CognizableCognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentImprisonment of not less than
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.

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