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What is the punishment for molestation under section 354 IPC ?


23-Oct-2023 (In Criminal Law)
Sir I wanted to knows, recently a person from Powai has been arrested for molesting a foreigner lady working in Mumbai for molesting her.. And the same person again has sexual molestation a woman in streets of Mumbai. Caught in the act, he is arrested by police and he also have admitted that he had done this crime. He also admits to molest another few woman also. What would b the punishment for this.
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The said offence is punishable with rigorous imprisonment up-to 3 yrs or with fine or both there are various categories in it like physical contact demand making sexually remakrs showing pornography so the punishment varies as per the offence

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