What is the punishment under BNS Section 74?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the new law as: Imprisonment up to Five Year(s) + Fine.

Is BNS Section 74 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the new legal framework, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is BNS Section 74 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try cases under BNS Section 74?

Cases pertaining to this specific BNS section are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can BNS Section 74 be compromised (Compoundable)?

The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions).

BNS Section 74- Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 74 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. If you've been wondering what exactly this section covers and how it impacts our legal system, you're in the right place.

Bare Act Text

Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.—Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Five Year(s) + Fine

Nature of Offense

Cognizable

Bail Eligibility

Non-bailable

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Magistrate First Class

Frequently Asked Questions about BNS Section 74

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