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Under section 141 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what are the age thresholds for a girl and a…

Section 141 applies to a girl under 21 or a boy under 18 imported from outside India with intent, or knowledge of the likelihood, that the person will be forced or seduced…

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Under section 141 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what are the age thresholds for a girl and a boy imported into India from abroad with intent or knowledge of the likelihood of forced or seduced illicit intercourse?

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Section 141 applies to a girl under 21 or a boy under 18 imported from outside India with intent, or knowledge of the likelihood, that the person will be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person. It authorises imprisonment up to ten years and liability to fine.

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Option A

Section 141 uses different thresholds for both groups.

Option B

The age threshold for a girl is under 21.

Option C

Section 141 sets the threshold at under 21 for a girl and under 18 for a boy.

Option D

These are the two thresholds set by section 141.

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