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Whoever assault or use criminal force to women and stripes her of her clothes and, in that condition exposes her to public view, shall be punished with death or________________?

Correct answer: C. With imprisonment for life

  • A. With imprisonment for ten years
  • B. With imprisonment for fourteen years
  • C. With imprisonment for life
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Section 354-A PPC punishes stripping a woman and exposing her publicly with death or imprisonment for life, along with fine. The ten- and fourteen-year options do not state the prescribed alternative punishment.

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