All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 17-XVII Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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60.

Assault or criminal force to women with intent to outrage her modesty under IPC is which kind of offence?

A: Non-Cognizable and Bailable
B: Cognizable and Bailable
C: Cognizable and Non-Bailable
D: Non-Cognizable and Non-Bailable

The answer is: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C: Cognizable and Non-Bailable.

This means that the offence of assaulting or using criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty is one that the police can arrest the accused without a warrant, and the accused cannot get bail as a matter of right, but has to apply to the court for it. This is based on the classification of the offence under Schedule 1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which is mentioned in the web search results. The offence is punishable under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, The purpose of this section is to protect the dignity and modesty of women from any unwelcome physical contact or advances by men.