IPC 354C - nan
Description of IPC 354C
Description of IPC Section 354C
According to section 354C of Indian penal code, Any man who watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not being observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the perpetrator or disseminates such image shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, 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.
Explanations
For the purpose of this section, “private act†includes an act of watching carried out in a place which, in the circumstances, would reasonably be expected to provide privacy and where the victim’s genitals, posterior or breasts are exposed or covered only in underwear; or the victim is using a lavatory; or the victim is doing a sexual act that is not of a kind ordinarily done in public.
Where the victim consents to the capture of the images or any act, but not to their dissemination to third persons and where such image or act is disseminated, such dissemination shall be considered an offence under this section.
IPC 354C
| Offence | nan |
| Punishment | nan |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable | Sessions Court |
First Conviction: Imprisonment for 1 to 3 years and a fine. Subsequent Convictions: Imprisonment for 3 to 7 years and a fine.
IPC 354C in Simple Words
According to section 354C of the Indian Penal Code, any man who watches, captures images of a woman's private act, or disseminates such images without her consent, can be imprisoned for one to three years on first conviction and three to seven years on subsequent convictions, along with a fine. Private act includes acts in a place with reasonable privacy and involving exposure of genitals, posterior, or breasts, or acts not done ordinarily in public.
Importance and Practical application
Protects individuals from non-consensual voyeurism and image dissemination, emphasizing the right to privacy in private settings.
Practical application:
Example: If a person secretly records or takes pictures of a woman in a private space, such as in her bathroom or changing room, without her knowledge or consent, it constitutes an offense under this section. The offender would face imprisonment of 1 to 3 years for the first conviction and 3 to 7 years for subsequent convictions, along with fines. This protects women's privacy and ensures severe punishment for violations like voyeurism and unauthorized dissemination of intimate images.Conclusion
Ensures severe penalties for repeated offenses, reinforcing protections against voyeurism and unauthorized image dissemination.