Old law lookup
IPC Section 354B
Assault to disrobe
New section under BNS
BNS Section 76— Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Effective for any FIR, charge sheet, or filing on or after 1 July 2024. Matters that arose before that date continue under the IPC.
What the new section does
This section penalises assault or use of criminal force against a woman, or abetment of such act, with the intention of disrobing her or compelling her to be naked. It carries a mandatory minimum of three years' imprisonment.
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description for a term not less than three years and which may extend to seven years, and fine.
- Triable by
- Sessions Court
- Cognizable
- Yes
- Bailable
- No
For the full text of the new section, see the linked BNS page above. For the binding statutory text, refer to the India Code or the Gazette of India. This reference is informational, not legal advice.