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Chapter XXII · Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

509. Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of woman

Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman -

(a)

utters any word, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman; or

(b)

intrudes upon the privacy of such woman,

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Penal Code shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years and fine.

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Chapter XXIII

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