SECTION 354A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment [1]
Description
- A man committing any of the following acts?
- physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or
- a demand or request for sexual favours; or
- showing pornography against the will of a woman; or
- making sexually coloured remarks, shall be guilty of the offence of sexual harassment.
- 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.
- 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.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual harassment of the nature of unwelcome physical contact and advances or a demand or request for sexual favours or showing pornography! Sexual harassment of the nature of making sexually coloured remark! | Upto 3 years or Fine or Both! Upto 1 year or Fine or Both! | Cognizable! Cognizable! | Bailable! Bailable! | Any Magistrate! Any Magistrate! |
Offence : Sexual harassment of the nature of unwelcome physical contact and advances or a demand or request for sexual favours or showing pornography! Sexual harassment of the nature of making sexually coloured remark!
Punishment : Upto 3 years or Fine or Both! Upto 1 year or Fine or Both!
Cognizance : Cognizable! Cognizable!
Bail : Bailable! Bailable!
Triable : Any Magistrate! Any Magistrate!
FAQ's on IPC Section 354A
What offence is defined under IPC 354A?
Sexual harassment of the nature of unwelcome physical contact and advances or a demand or request for sexual favours or showing pornography! Sexual harassment of the nature of making sexually coloured remark! .
What is the punishment for IPC 354A Case?
The punishment for IPC 354A is Upto 3 years or Fine or Both! Upto 1 year or Fine or Both! .
Is IPC 354A cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 354A is a Cognizable! Cognizable! .
How to file/defend your case for IPC 354A offence?
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Is IPC 354A bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 354A is a Bailable! Bailable! offence.
In what court can IPC 354A be tried?
IPC 354A is tried in the court of Any Magistrate! Any Magistrate! .
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