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Does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 apply to conduct by an Indian citizen outside India that would…

Section 1(5)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 applies to offences by Indian citizens anywhere outside India. Its explanation covers conduct abroad that would be…

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Does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 apply to conduct by an Indian citizen outside India that would be an offence under it if committed in India?

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Section 1(5)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 applies to offences by Indian citizens anywhere outside India. Its explanation covers conduct abroad that would be punishable under the Sanhita if committed in India.

Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 separately requires prior Central Government sanction for inquiry or trial in India in cases covered by that provision.

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Option A

Section 1(5)(a) applies the Sanhita to offences by Indian citizens anywhere outside India.

Option B

Section 1(5)(a) expressly covers offences committed abroad by Indian citizens.

Option C

The citizen-abroad rule requires no link to a separate offence in India.

Option D

The citizen-abroad rule requires no bilateral treaty.

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