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Apply the list in S.O. 1042(E) to the exclusion of notified socio-economic offences from plea…

Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 excludes notified offences affecting the country’s socio-economic condition from plea bargaining. Notification…

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Apply the list in S.O. 1042(E) to the exclusion of notified socio-economic offences from plea bargaining under section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Consider offences under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Which statement about the list is correct?

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Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 excludes notified offences affecting the country’s socio-economic condition from plea bargaining.

Notification S.O. 1042(E) lists offences under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Section 531(2)(b) carries forward notifications that were in force when the Sanhita commenced under the corresponding provisions.

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Option A

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is included in the notification.

Option B

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is included in the notification.

Option C

The Dowry Prohibition Act is included in the notification.

Option D

The notification includes offences under each of these three Acts.

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