Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 76 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 76: Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent disrobe (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Assault or use of criminal

  • 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 not lessforce to woman with intentthan 3 years but which to disrobe.may extend to 7 years and fine