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Under section 28(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, unless the context indicates otherwise, a…

Section 28(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 uses the age threshold of under twelve, unless the context indicates otherwise. The provision does not establish that…

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Under section 28(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, unless the context indicates otherwise, a person's consent is invalid on the ground of age when the person is under what age?

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Section 28(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 uses the age threshold of under twelve, unless the context indicates otherwise. The provision does not establish that everyone aged twelve or older can consent for every offence.

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Option A

Persons under seven are within the statutory age range, but the cutoff is twelve.

Option B

Persons under five are within the statutory age range, but the cutoff is twelve.

Option C

Persons under ten are within the statutory age range, but the cutoff is twelve.

Option D

The general cutoff in section 28(c) is twelve years, subject to the context.

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