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Description of IPC 351
Description of IPC Section 351
According to section 351 of Indian penal code, Whoever makes any gesture, or any preparation intending or knowing it to be likely that such gesture or preparation will cause any person present to apprehend that he who makes that gesture or preparation is about to use criminal force to that person, is said to commit an assault.
IPC 351
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This section defines the offense but does not specify a punishment. It is often applied in conjunction with other sections.
IPC 351 in Simple Words
Section 351 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone makes a gesture or prepares to use criminal force in a way that causes another person to fear an imminent attack, they are considered to have committed an assault.
Importance and Practical application
Ensures that actions intended to threaten or intimidate another person are punishable, protecting individuals from potential violence.
Practical application:
Conclusion
Defines assault in terms of threatening gestures, crucial for addressing potential violence before it occurs.