Under section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what age qualification applies to the…
Section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines a woman as a female human being of any age. Any age limit in a particular offence must come from the provision…
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Under section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what age qualification applies to the definition of a woman as a female human being?
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Section 2(35) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines a woman as a female human being of any age. Any age limit in a particular offence must come from the provision governing that offence.
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Option A
The definition sets no minimum age of 7 years.
Option B
The definition sets no minimum age of 16 years.
Option C
The definition sets no minimum age of 18 years.
Option D
Section 2(35) expressly covers a female human being of any age.
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