LEGAL RIGHT
MOLESTATION
Under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), it is a criminal offense to assault or use criminal force against a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty. This means that any act of physical force or threat of force, whether by words, gestures, or actions, that is intended to cause or is likely to cause fear, alarm, distress, or outrage to a woman's sense of decency or propriety regarding her body is punishable by law. The punishment for such an offense is imprisonment for a term of not less than one year but may extend to five years, along with a fine. The terms "assault" and "criminal force" are defined within the IPC to provide clarity on the nature of the offenses
HARRASMENT
Harassment is a serious issue that can have a devastating impact on victims. It can lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, and depression, and it can even cause physical injuries. In India, there are a number of laws in place to protect victims of harassment, including the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The IPC covers a wide range of behaviors, both physical and verbal, that can be considered harassment. For example, Section 354 of the IPC makes it a crime to assault or use criminal force on any woman with the intention to outrage her modesty. The punishment for this offense is imprisonment for a term of one to five years and a fine.
Section 509 of the IPC also makes it a crime to use words, gestures, or acts that are intended to insult the modesty of a woman. The punishment for this offense is imprisonment for a term of up to three years or a fine, or both.
CAT'S CALLING
Section 289 of the IPC prohibits acts that cause annoyance, inconvenience, or danger to the public. Catcalling, by its very nature, is intended to disrupt the peace and comfort of women in public spaces. Therefore, it could be considered a form of public nuisance under Section 289.
Section 504 of the IPC penalizes intentional insults or words likely to provoke a breach of peace. Catcalling often involves making offensive or sexually suggestive comments towards women, which could be considered intentional insults under Section 504.
Section 509 of the IPC prohibits using words, gestures, or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman. Catcalling clearly falls under this category, as it is often directed at women in a manner that is intended to make them feel uncomfortable or objectified.
MOB'S EVE
Section 509 of the IPC prohibits using words, gestures, or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman. Mob eve-teasing clearly falls under this category, as it is often directed at women in a manner that is intended to make them feel uncomfortable or objectified.
Section 34 of the IPC, which deals with acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention, is applicable to mob eve-teasing. This means that if a group of people are eve-teasing a woman, each of them can be held liable for the offense, even if they did not directly participate in all of the acts of harassment.
The punishment for these offenses can vary depending on the severity of the acts committed. However, they generally include imprisonment for up to five years and a fine, or both.