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A married woman has a sister. A neighbour, a friend and a witness are unrelated to her. For an…

Under the First Schedule entry for section 85, the aggrieved woman and her relatives by blood, marriage or adoption can give qualifying information to the officer in charge…

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A married woman has a sister. A neighbour, a friend and a witness are unrelated to her. For an allegation solely under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which pair consists of people who can each independently give qualifying information to the police under the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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Under the First Schedule entry for section 85, the aggrieved woman and her relatives by blood, marriage or adoption can give qualifying information to the officer in charge of the police station. If she has no such relative, a public servant in a category notified by the State Government can qualify. Section 220 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 separately governs the court’s taking of cognizance.

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Option A

The woman qualifies. Her neighbour has no qualifying relationship.

Option B

Her sister qualifies by blood relationship. Her friend has no qualifying relationship.

Option C

The aggrieved woman qualifies, and her sister qualifies as a blood relative.

Option D

Friendship or presence as a witness does not satisfy the specified relationship condition.

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