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Definitions.—

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a)

'"harassment" means any indecent conduct or act by a man which causes or is likely to cause intimidation, fear, shame or embarrassment, including abusing or causing hurt or nuisance or assault or use of force;

(b)

"public service vehicle" shall have the same meaning as defined in clause (35) of Section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59 of 1988);

(c)

words and expressions used but not defined in this Act shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860).

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