IPC Section 509 Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman - Law247
509. Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman.--Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any word, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Advocate Nikesh Singh
Apr 13, 2020 08:14
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509. Word, gesture or act supposed to insult the modesty of a woman.--Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any lady, utters any word, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object, proceeding that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by way of such girl, or intrudes upon the privateness of such lady, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may also enlarge to one year, or with pleasant, or with each.
