The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and introduces provisions to protect women from various forms of violence, exploitation, and abuse. It aims to ensure the dignity, safety, and equality of women by prescribing strict punishments for offences committed against them. These offences cover acts affecting a woman's body, modesty, liberty, marriage, and reputation. One of the most serious offences under BNS is rape. The law defines rape comprehensively and recognizes the absence of free and voluntary consent as the central element of the offence. It prescribes rigorous imprisonment for a minimum prescribed period, which may extend to life imprisonment, along with a fine. Aggravated forms of rape, such as those committed by persons in positions of authority, police officers, public servants, or during communal violence, attract more severe punishments. The law also provides stringent penalties for gang rape and rape of minors. The BNS criminalizes assault or use of criminal force against a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty. Such acts include physical attacks, unwanted touching, or any conduct intended to insult or violate the dignity of a woman. Punishment includes imprisonment and fine depending upon the gravity of the offence. Sexual harassment is another important offence. It includes unwelcome physical contact, demands for sexual favours, showing pornography against the will of a woman, and