Assault on woman to outrage modesty leads to penal liability including imprisonment and fine under criminal law. Assault or use of criminal force against a woman with the intention or with knowledge that it is likely to outrage her modesty constitutes a distinct offence, requiring either specific intent or awareness, and attracts custodial punishment together with a fine, including a legislatively prescribed minimum term of imprisonment and a higher maximum term.
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Assault on woman to outrage modesty leads to penal liability including imprisonment and fine under criminal law.
Assault or use of criminal force against a woman with the intention or with knowledge that it is likely to outrage her modesty constitutes a distinct offence, requiring either specific intent or awareness, and attracts custodial punishment together with a fine, including a legislatively prescribed minimum term of imprisonment and a higher maximum term.
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