Correct option is C
Voyeurism is defined under
Section 354-C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It deals with the act of watching or capturing images of a woman engaging in a private act without her consent. This section was introduced through the
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, to address issues related to the privacy and dignity of women.
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Section 354-C IPC: Voyeurism
This section defines
voyeurism as the act of a man watching, capturing, or distributing images of a woman engaged in a private act without her consent, under circumstances where she would usually expect not to be observed. This includes acts such as recording or spying on a woman when she is in a private space (like a bedroom or bathroom) where she expects privacy.
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Punishment: The first conviction leads to imprisonment of up to
1 to 3 years, while subsequent convictions can lead to imprisonment of up to
3 to 7 years, along with fines.
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(a) Section 354-A, IPC
This section deals with
sexual harassment, covering unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
(b) Section 354-B, IPC
This section deals with
assault or use of criminal force with intent to disrobe a woman. It criminalizes acts intended to outrage the modesty of a woman by forcibly removing her clothing.
(d) Section 355, IPC
Section 355 of IPC deals with
assault or criminal force with intent to dishonor a person, and it is unrelated to voyeurism or privacy violations.
