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How does section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 define ‘woman’?

Section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines ‘woman’ as a female human being of any age. The definition does not depend on majority or marital status.

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How does section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 define ‘woman’?

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Section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines ‘woman’ as a female human being of any age. The definition does not depend on majority or marital status.

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Section 2(35) contains no minimum age.

Option B

The definition applies whether the person is married or unmarried.

Option C

Section 2(35) includes a female human being at every age.

Option D

Marriage is not a requirement under section 2(35).

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