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Section 73 BNS — Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 27

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73.Whoever prints or publishes any matter in relation to any proceeding before a Court with respect to an offence referred to in section 72 without the previous permission of such Court shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.

Explanation.—The printing or publication of the judgment of any High Court or the Supreme Court does not amount to an offence within the meaning of this section.

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