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In section 7 of the principal Act,- ( I ) for sub-section ( I ) , the following sub-section shdll be substituted. namely:-- 4 1 "(1) Where any vehicle or vessel is used in the commission of any offence punishable under section 4, 4-A or 4-B, the driver of such vehicle or vessel shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to have abet;:? !ha ?fferlce under section 4,4-A or 4-8, as the case may be, and shall be punished with imprisonment for a term H hich may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than five thousand lupees; (2) in sub-section (2),- (a) for the expression "vehicle" in three places where it occurs, the expression "vehicle or vessel" shall be substituted; (b) for the expression "eve-teasing", the expression "harassment of wonian" shall be substituted. I I. After section 7 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inseried, namely :- I "7-A. Order to pcty cotnpcrrstrtion ---'The cot~rt may, when awarding a sentence under sectiun 4,4-A or 4-13. order the accused to pay, by way of compensation, such amount as may be specified in the order. to the person who has suffered any loss or injury or disability or nrental agony by reason of the act for whic11 the accused person has been so sentenced or to her legal heir. I I (By order of h e Governor) A. KRIStINANKI.IT1'Y NAIK, S~~ct~rrtrr:\* lo Ct'orerrr nrcrrrl. I.rt~t~ L)c.l)ctr.tar lJ1r/.