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For the purpose of Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the word "wife" includes:

Explanation (b) to s.144(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly s.125(1) CrPC) provides that 'wife' includes a woman who has been divorced by, or has…

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For the purpose of Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the word "wife" includes:

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Explanation (b) to s.144(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly s.125(1) CrPC) provides that 'wife' includes a woman who has been divorced by, or has obtained a divorce from, her husband and has not remarried. A "Legally married woman" is a wife in any case, and the Explanation adds a "Woman divorced by her husband" and a "Woman who has obtained a divorce and has not remarried", so "All of the given options are correct".

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