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1

Under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the essential ingredient for the offence of assault or criminal force to outrage modesty of a woman is:

A

Actual disrobing of the woman
B

Intention to outrage or knowledge that modesty is likely to be outraged
C

Physical injury caused to the woman
D

Presence of multiple accused

2

Which of the following best reflects the legal principle laid down in Rupan Deol Bajaj v. KPS Gill regarding modesty of a woman?

A

Modesty is dependent upon social status
B

Modesty attaches only to married women
C

Modesty is an attribute associated with female human beings as a class
D

Modesty depends on clothing worn

3

Assertion (A): Touching a woman inappropriately with sexual intent constitutes an offence under Section 75 BNS. Reason (R): Sexual harassment includes physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures.

A

Both A and R are true and R correctly explains A
B

Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
C

A is true but R is false
D

A is false but R is true

4

Under Section 75 BNS, which of the following acts specifically amounts to sexual harassment?

A

Demand or request for sexual favours
B

Showing pornography against the will of a woman
C

Making sexually coloured remarks
D

All of the above

5

Which statement regarding punishment under Section 75 BNS is correct?

A

All forms of sexual harassment carry identical punishment
B

Sexually coloured remarks carry lesser punishment than physical advances
C

Showing pornography is not punishable
D

Punishment applies only if physical contact occurs

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