BNS Section 75: Sexual harassment
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Sexual harassment and
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Rigorous imprisonmentpunishment for sexualwith 3 years, or fine, harassment specified inor both. clause (i) or clause (ii) or clause (iii) of sub-section (1)
Sexual harassment and
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,punishment for sexualor fine, or both. harassment specified in clause (iv) of sub-section (1)
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.