BNS Section 75 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 75: Sexual harassment (Legacy IPC Section N/A)
Statutory Classification Details
Sexual harassment and
Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Court of Session
Official 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 Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Court of Session
Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,punishment for sexualor fine, or both. harassment specified in clause (iv) of sub-section (1)