- Physical contact or force with sexual intent, for example, squeezing your body parts like breasts or buttocks, or touching you anywhere on your body.
- Threatening gestures which put you in fear of your safety
For examples of molestation sexual harassment, see "What You Should Know About Sexual Harassment".
Molestation is punishable with a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years imprisonment and fine.
Nature of offence:
| Cognizable | Bailable |
|---|
COMPLAINT AGAINST MOLESTATION:
Please see "What You Should Know About Sexual Harassment" and Police Complaint.
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