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The section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 dealing with trafficking of person is:

Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes trafficking of a person. Section 144 addresses exploitation of a trafficked person. Section 75…

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The section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 dealing with trafficking of person is:

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Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes trafficking of a person. Section 144 addresses exploitation of a trafficked person. Section 75 addresses sexual harassment, Section 68 addresses sexual intercourse by a person in authority, and Section 71 provides punishment for repeat offenders convicted of specified offences.

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Option A

Correct. Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with 'Trafficking of person' (corresponding to Section 370 of the repealed IPC, while Section 144 BNS corresponds to Section 370A IPC on exploitation of a trafficked person).

Option B

Incorrect. Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 354A IPC) deals with sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment.

Option C

Incorrect. Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 376C IPC) deals with sexual intercourse by a person in authority.

Option D

Section 71 concerns punishment for repeat offenders convicted of specified offences. It does not define trafficking.

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