BNS Section 76
What punishment does a man face for assaulting a woman to force her to remove her clothes?
Short answer
He can be jailed for three to seven years and will also have to pay a fine.
In detail
If a person attacks a woman or uses force against her with the purpose of making her naked, the law treats this as a serious crime. The offender is required to serve a prison term that cannot be less than three years and may go up to seven years, depending on the circumstances and the court's decision. In addition to the jail time, the court will also order the offender to pay a monetary fine. The same punishment applies to anyone who helps or encourages the act, even if they do not carry it out themselves. This provision is meant to protect women from being forced into a state of undress against their will and to deter anyone from planning or assisting such conduct.
Related questions
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Hurt means causing bodily pain, disease, or infirmity to any person.
Can a husband be forced to financially support his wife, children, or parents if he refuses?
Yes, a magistrate can order him to pay a monthly allowance and enforce it with fines or up to one month in jail.
If I accidentally hurt a consenting adult during a game, can I be criminally liable?
No, you are not criminally liable if the act was not intended to cause death or serious injury and the adult gave consent.
Can I defend myself even if it might harm a child nearby?
Yes, the law permits you to use private defence even if it risks harming an innocent person during a deadly assault.
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