IPC Section 354C- Voyeurism

Any man who watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not being observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the perpetrator or disseminates such image shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

IPC Section 354C: Explained In Simple Terms

IPC Section 354C addresses the act of voyeurism. This law applies if someone watches, photographs, or videos a woman engaging in a private act, such as changing clothes, without her consent and in a space where she expects privacy. For a first-time offender, the punishment can range from 1 to 3 years of imprisonment along with a fine. If the offender repeats the crime, the penalty increases to 3 to 7 years of imprisonment and may also include a fine.

Key Details Of IPC Section 354C

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