IPC 354A: Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code

December 15, 2014

Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment1

       
  1. A man committing any of the following acts—
         
    1. physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or

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    2. a demand or request for sexual favours; or

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    3. showing pornography against the will of a woman; or

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    4. making sexually coloured remarks, shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment.

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  2. Any man who commits the offence specified in clause (i) or clause (ii) or clause (iii) of sub-section (1) shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

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  3. Any man who commits the offence specified in clause (iv) of sub-section (1) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013