BNS Section 76: Assault or Use of Criminal Force to Woman With Intent to Disrobe

Definition of BNS Section 76

Section 76 of the BNS 2023 States:
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.

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 76

Here’s a brief explanation and illustration to better understand the scope of this section.

• Assault: Any act that causes a woman to fear physical harm, even without actual physical contact
• Criminal Force: The intentional use of physical force without the woman’s consent, intending to harm, intimidate, or violate her dignity
• The act must be committed with the intent to disrobe or force the woman to be naked. This includes acts aimed at humiliating or degrading a woman by removing her clothing.
• Abetment: A person who encourages, instigates, or assists someone in committing such an act is equally guilty under this provision
• Punishment: Imprisonment of Minimum 3 years (mandatory) and Maximum 7 years. The offender must also pay a monetary penalty.

• Examples:

  • Direct Assault:
    
  • A group of individuals forcefully strips a woman in public to humiliate her.
  • Case: In a public altercation, someone intentionally tears a woman’s clothing to shame her.
  • Abetment:
    
  • A person encourages another to pull off a woman's scarf or clothing in a heated argument.
  • Coercion:
    
  • A man threatens a woman to remove her clothing under duress or blackmail, intending to shame or expose her.

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