For the past several years, there has been a lot of craze for solo traveling. Not only men, girls and women also go on solo trips these days. If you are wondering what a solo traveler is, then let us tell you, solo means alone and if traveling is added to it, it means traveling alone and those who travel alone are called solo travelers.
But ever since the girls have started moving out of the house alone, often they are also worried about their safety, because cases like molestation happen with them every day. If you are also fond of traveling solo, then let us know about those laws which can save you from rude people or from doing something wrong if you have certain information.
Section 354 (IPC) – Section 354 (IPC)
Section 354 is used in such cases when the dignity and honor of a woman is being harmed and she has been assaulted or she has been coerced with ill will. Under this section, a person can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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Section 376 (IPC) – Section 376 (IPC)
According to section 376 of the IPC, if someone forcibly makes physical relations with a woman, then it is included in the rape category. The person doing this is a criminal in the eyes of the law and the strictest action is taken against him. In this, any person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years or which may extend to imprisonment for life.
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Section 509 (IPC) – Section 509 (IPC)
Under this section, if any person, without respecting the dignity of any woman, speaks abusive or obscene things or gives obscene gestures to her, then under this also he will be found guilty in the eyes of the law. On conviction, the person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
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Apart from these laws, keep these tips in mind while roaming –
- If you are going alone to any place, do not be too friendly with strangers. Also, do not give too much information about yourself to anyone.
- Before traveling to any place, keep your live location on and share it with someone close to you. Also, give the number of the bus or cab in which you are traveling to your family members.
- Inform your family members about where you have stayed and where you are going to stay during the trip.
- Before booking a hotel, do read online reviews related to it.
- Do keep a power bank in your bag so that you can use it on the way when the battery is down.
- Keep a small knife and pepper spray in your bag. Also, do not keep all your money at one place, keep some in another bag or pocket.
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