While Section 354 and 506 deal with assault and use of criminal force to outrage the modesty of a woman, and criminal intimidation, 509 relates to use of word, gesture or an act intended to insult their modesty.
The bench was hearing a public interest litigation filed by Mumbai-based NGO Help Mumbai Foundation regarding women's safety in the city.
According to the NGO, 97 per cent females above the age of 15 have faced sexual abuse or eve-teasing.
The court has also sought an affidavit from the railway authorities on recruitment and deployment of women constables and home guards at railway stations and local trains.
The state government has also been asked to say what steps it has taken pursuant to directions assed by the Supreme Court on November 3, 2012 to all state governments regarding eve-teasing. It asked the government to submit the recommendations made by the C S Dharmadhikari committee regarding women safety issues.
The matter will be heard next on January 17.
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