Under the gender rule in section 2(10) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to whom do the pronoun…

Section 2(10) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 expressly applies 'he' and its derivatives to any person, whether male, female or transgender.

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Under the gender rule in section 2(10) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to whom do the pronoun 'he' and its derivatives apply?

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Correct answer D

Section 2(10) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 expressly applies 'he' and its derivatives to any person, whether male, female or transgender.

Option A

The statutory rule expressly reaches female and transgender persons as well.

Option B

The statutory rule also expressly includes transgender persons.

Option C

The statutory rule expressly includes female persons.

Option D

The rule expressly applies to any person, whether male, female or transgender.