Which Section of IPC deals with word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman ?

Question

Prepp Team · Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the specific section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that criminalizes acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman.

IPC Section for Insulting Modesty

The relevant section of the IPC dealing with words, gestures, or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman is Section 509.

Section 509 specifically states:

Intrusion or utterance of sound, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of any woman.
Such act is punishable with imprisonment or fine, or both.

This section directly addresses the scenario described in the question.

Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:

Section 498A deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a married woman.
Section 499 defines defamation, which is harming someone's reputation.
Section 503 defines criminal intimidation, which involves threats intended to cause alarm.

Therefore, only Section 509 correctly matches the description of intending to insult a woman's modesty through words, gestures, or acts.

Prepp Team · Answer

Section 498A

Prepp Team · Answer

Section 499

Prepp Team · Answer

Section 503

LIST-I Exception to Sec.300 of IPC	LIST-II Exception Number
A. Sudden and grave provocation	I. Exception 5
B. Exceeding right of private defence	II. Exception 1
C. Death caused in sudden fight	III. Exception 4
D. Death caused with the consent of the person	IV. Exception 2