IPC Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code deals with the offence of “assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.” This section applies when an individual assaults or uses criminal force against a woman to outrage her modesty. Learn about the offence of outraging the modesty of a woman under Section 354 and its amendments, and other sections of the IPC that deal with sexual harassment, stalking, voyeurism and acid attacks. Find out the latest Supreme Court and High Court judgments on these sections and their scope and interpretation. Section 354 of the IPC states that anyone who assaults or uses criminal force against a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty, or knowing that such an act is likely to outrage her modesty, can be punished with imprisonment ranging from one to five years and may also be fined. Union of India - Section Section 354 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860 354. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.—
