Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code deals with ______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. assault or criminal force upon a woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
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Section 354 states that whoever assaults or makes the use of criminal force on any woman with the intention to outrage her modesty or knowing it to be likely outraging her modesty shall be liable for punishment under this section.
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The punishment is imprisonment of either description, which shall be a minimum of one year and may extend up to five years.
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Additionally, the fine shall also be levied. Hence, the punishment can be simple or rigorous imprisonment, depending on the discretion of the judge.
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Additionally, a fine shall be levied along with such imprisonment, which means that the offence is non-compoundable.