Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Eve-Teasing Act, 1998

Criminal199812 sections

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act, 1998 prohibits the harassment of women in any public or private place across the state of Tamil Nadu. It applies to all individuals, defining harassment as any indecent conduct or act that causes intimidation, fear, shame, or physical harm. The law imposes strict criminal penalties, including mandatory fines and imprisonment, with enhanced punishments for harassment leading to a woman's death or suicide. It also holds public transport operators and vehicle crews accountable for preventing harassment on board. This legislation is vital as it strengthens legal protections for women, ensuring safer public spaces and promoting dignity and security.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Prohibition of Harassment of woman
  4. 4. Penalty for harassment of woman
  5. 4-A. Harassment death
  6. 4-B. Harassment suicide
  7. 4-C. Presumption as to harassment death and abetment of harassment suicide
  8. 5. Duty of crew of public service vehicles to prevent harassment of woman
  9. 6. Deemed abetment
  10. 7-A. Order to pay compensation
  11. 8. Power to make rules
  12. 9. Repeal and saving

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