The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 509 is now BNS Section 79
509. Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman.
Old law
IPC §509
509. Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman.
509. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, 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 intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and also with fine
Read more: IPC §509New law
BNS §79
79. Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman.
79. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and also with fine.
Read more: BNS §79Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.