What are the essential for the offence under section 354 IPC?
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The essential ingredients of the offence under Section 354, IPC are as under: (i) that the person assaulted must be a woman; (ii) that the accused must have used criminal force on her; and (iii) that the criminal force must have been used on the woman intending thereby to outrage her modesty.
How many amendments are there in Indian Penal Code?
Over the years, the nature and extent of crime have changed. The British made criminal code though was ahead of its time, needed amendments. The IPC has been amended about 77 times. However many recommendations from the 42nd report of the law commission 1971 have still not been adopted.
How many amendments are there in CRPC?
Amendments
S. No. | Short title of amending legislation | No. |
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10 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1993 | 42 |
11 | The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2001 | 50 |
12 | The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 | 25 |
13 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005 | 2 |
What is outrage of modesty?
The term “Outrage of modesty” is a formal term used to describe an act of molestation. Incidents of outrage of modesty or molestation may happen at anywhere, anytime. Such crimes have unfortunately been on the rise in Singapore, most notably on our public transport system, and in nightlife hotspots.
Who wrote CPC?
Sir Arthur Hobhouse (later Lord Hobhouse), who was the then Law Member, made substantial contribution to the draft Bill. With certain modifications, the Bill was enacted as the Code of Civil Procedure, 1877. 4. Soon after the enactment of the Code of 1877, it was realised that the new Code required several amendments.
How is CrPC amended?
BENGALURU: In a landmark move, the Karnataka Legislature has amended Section 276 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) allowing evidence to be recorded through audio and video means in the presence of the accused and his lawyers before a sessions court.