What Is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 75 (BNS Section 75)?

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In this article, we will introduce you to Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Section 75). In today’s article we will talk about what is this section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita? As we know that IPC has now been replaced by BNS. So let’s start.

BNS Section 75
BNS Section 75

Definition of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 75

Sexual harassment- (1) A man committing any of the following acts:-

  • (i) physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or
  • (ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or
  • (iii) showing pornography against the will of a woman; or
  • (iv) making sexually coloured remarks, shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment.

(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.

(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.

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