Fall of Woman’s Headgear Due to Use of Force Without Intent Does Not Constitute Outraging Modesty: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered a key ruling explaining when the offence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code is attracted. The Court held that the mere falling of a woman’s headgear due to use of force during an altercation does not amount to outraging her modesty unless there is clear intention to do so. Background Of The Dispute The matter came before Justice…