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In case of dowry death, the death of a married woman must have been caused within __________years of…

Under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 304-B IPC), a dowry death must occur within "7 years" of marriage for the offence, and the…

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In case of dowry death, the death of a married woman must have been caused within __________years of her marriage.

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Under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 304-B IPC), a dowry death must occur within "7 years" of marriage for the offence, and the accompanying presumption under Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, to apply.

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