Section 75 of BNS : Section 75: Sexual harassment.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi works in an office and has been making unwelcome physical advances towards his colleague, Priya. Despite Priya's clear discomfort and repeated requests for him to stop, Ravi continues to touch her inappropriately and make explicit sexual comments. Under Section 75 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi's actions constitute sexual harassment. If found guilty, Ravi could face rigorous imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Sunil, a manager at a company, asks his subordinate, Anjali, to go out on a date with him in exchange for a promotion. Anjali feels pressured and uncomfortable with this demand. Sunil's request for sexual favors in return for professional benefits falls under the definition of sexual harassment as per Section 75 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. If convicted, Sunil could be punished with rigorous imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

Example 3:

During a team meeting, Rajesh shows explicit pornographic content on his laptop to his female colleague, Meera, without her consent. Meera feels violated and reports the incident. Rajesh's act of showing pornography against Meera's will is considered sexual harassment under Section 75 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Rajesh could face rigorous imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both if found guilty.

Example 4:

Amit frequently makes sexually colored remarks about his neighbor, Sita, whenever he sees her. Sita feels harassed and uncomfortable with Amit's comments. Amit's behavior of making sexually colored remarks is classified as sexual harassment under Section 75 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. If convicted, Amit could be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine, or both.

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