Section 509 of IPC : Section 509: Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 30-year-old man, sees Priya, a young woman, walking down the street. He starts making lewd comments about her appearance and whistles at her. Priya feels humiliated and insulted by Ravi's behavior. Under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi's actions of uttering words and making sounds intended to insult Priya's modesty can lead to his prosecution and punishment.

Example 2:

Sunil, a neighbor, peeks through the window of his female neighbor, Anjali, while she is changing clothes. Anjali notices Sunil's intrusive behavior and feels violated. Sunil's act of intruding upon Anjali's privacy with the intention of insulting her modesty falls under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code. Sunil can be punished with imprisonment and a fine for his actions.