When Every Quarrel Becomes “Outraging Modesty”: Time to Rethink Section 354 IPC / Section 74 BNS
When ordinary quarrels are routinely elevated into allegations of “outraging modesty” under Indian Penal Code Section 354 / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 74, the line between genuine protection and legal overreach begins to blur. Is it time to rethink how the law distinguishes sexual misconduct from situational conflict?
Agarawal Associates12 April 2026
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