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For an offence under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, on which of the following may…

Section 220 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 198A CrPC) allows cognizance of an offence under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,…

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For an offence under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, on which of the following may cognizance be taken under section 220 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 220 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 198A CrPC) allows cognizance of an offence under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (cruelty by husband or his relative) on a police report or a complaint by the aggrieved woman, her father, mother, brother, sister, or her father's or mother's brother or sister. Any other relative by blood, marriage or adoption requires the court’s leave. Each category listed in the question is authorised.

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