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the section 354A Sexual harassment Rigorous imprisonment up to five years, or with fine, or with both in case of offence described in clauses (i) & (ii)

Imprisonment up to one year, or with fine, or with both in other cases

physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or

a demand or request for sexual favours; or

making sexually coloured remarks; or

forcibly showing pornography; or

any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.

Yes case can be compoundable at the instance of the victim .

No. Section 354A is not compoundable.