S.354 IPC Not Attracted If Woman Herself Didn't Perceive The Act Of 'Catching Hold Of Her Hand' As Invading Her Decency: Telangana High Court
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11 July 2022 6:17 PM IST

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11 July 2022 6:17 PM IST
Telangana High Court has recently observed that if a woman herself doesn't perceive the act of 'catching hold of her hand' as invading her decency, then such an act on part of an accused would not attract the ingredients of Section 354 of IPC.Section 354 IPC penalizes acts of assault or criminal force to woman with "intent" to outrage her modesty. Justice K. Surender observed: "In...
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