IPC § 354B · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 354B IPC — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 76 — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 76 in full