Section 354 IPC criminalises assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Insertions by the 2013 amendment created four new sub-offences. Which is NOT one of them?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C.
1. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 inserted four specific sub-offences after Section 354 IPC: (i) Section 354A — Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment; (ii) Section 354B — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe; (iii) Section 354C — Voyeurism; (iv) Section 354D — Stalking.
2. There is NO Section 354E in the IPC.
3. Cyber-stalking via electronic means is COVERED within Section 354D (stalking) which expressly includes monitoring of internet, email or other electronic communication.
4. The Information Technology Act, 2000 also provides additional offences (Sections 66E, 67, 67A).
5. Hence option D is NOT a Section in the IPC.
_Source: Indian Penal Code 1860 / Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 / Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Bare Acts, indiacode.nic.in) — IPC, Sections 354A-D; Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013_
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