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IPC Section 354B - Assault or use of criminal force t o woman with intent to disrobe
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IPC Section 354B deals with assault or use of criminal force t o woman with intent to disrobe.
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354B. Assault or use of criminal force t o woman with intent to disrobe. Any man who assaults
or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to
be naked, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less
than three years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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