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B.N.S. 2023

Section 115, B.N.S.

In force from 1 July 2024

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B.N.S.

Outraging the Modesty of Women: Harassment, Voyeurism, Stalking

Sections 74 to 78 of the B.N.S. sit under the heading "Of criminal force and assault against woman", which also covers Section 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). Sections 74 to 78 protect a woman against an indecent touch, sexual harassment, being stripped, voyeuri…

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Practice MCQs

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  1. 1 Prince, a 22-year-old man, is forced into a penetrative sexual act by another man after the B.N.S. came into force. According to the lecture, how can this act usually be prosecuted?
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Official text

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