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Outraging the modesty of a woman

Outraging the modesty of a woman: Provisions and Cases

The Indian Penal Code does not define the term “modesty.” But in the common language, the word “outrage” refers to an act of savagery or brutality, or, as we would say, to something that causes a great deal of outrage or indignation. So, in essence, outraging modesty refers to nasty conduct that usually makes a woman angry. There are certain offenses that are seen as outraging the modesty of a woman, such as gestures, remarks, etc. that invade a woman’s privacy. Modesty serves as a safeguard for virtue in addition to being an ornament. In India, outraging the modesty of a woman is seen as a crime, and the Indian Penal Code has measures that address it.

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