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IPC Section 354 - Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 74 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will there by outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty | 1 to 5 years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Punishment : 1 to 5 years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
- Classification of Section
- Outraging the modesty of woman
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 354 B bailable or non bailable?
The offence is not bailable. ASSAULT is a physical attack on someone. IPC section 354B includes verbal actions and gestures as well. The section 354B of the IPC deals with assaulting or using criminal force on a woman in order to strip her.
Is 354 D bailable or non bailable?
354D. Prison up to three years, bailable by any magistrate and fines for the first conviction.
What is the difference between 354 and 354A?
The 354 contains an element of force. So, to molester someone you need physical force. It is not necessary to use physical force in order for 354A to harass someone sexually, but it can. 19 Nov 2022
Can 354 FIR be quashed?
The Karnataka High Court quashed the prosecution of a woman who had filed a complaint under Section 354A (sexual harassment) three years after the incident. 4 Sept 2023
