IPC Section Section 509. in BNS — Section Section 79.
Same concept, modified wording or scope
Section 509.Section 79.
Section 509. of the Indian Penal Code 1860 corresponds to Section 79. of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
| Feature / Dimension | Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Old) | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Section | Section 509. | Section 79. |
| Transition Status | Same concept, modified wording or scope | |
| Scope & Changes | Word, gesture or act to insult modesty of woman | |
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