In the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which chapter is titled “Of Offences Affecting the Human Body”?
The BNS places offences affecting the human body in Chapter VI. Chapter XI concerns public tranquillity, Chapter XII offences by or relating to public servants, and Chapter…
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In the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which chapter is titled “Of Offences Affecting the Human Body”?
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The BNS places offences affecting the human body in Chapter VI. Chapter XI concerns public tranquillity, Chapter XII offences by or relating to public servants, and Chapter XIII contempts of the lawful authority of public servants. Its chapter organisation differs from the IPC.
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Option A
Chapter XI concerns offences against public tranquillity.
Option B
Chapter XII concerns offences by or relating to public servants.
Option C
Chapter XIII concerns contempts of lawful authority of public servants.
Option D
Correct: Chapter VI bears the human-body heading.
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