The offence of word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is
A. Non-compoundable
B. Compoundable by the woman whom it was intended to insult or whose privacy was intruded upon
C. Compoundable by the woman whom it was intended to insult or whose privacy was intruded upon with the permission of the court
D. None of the above
Answer: Option C
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