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Which heading in Chapter V of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers sections 81 and 82?

Sections 81 and 82 appear under the marriage-related offences heading in Chapter V. They address, respectively, inducing cohabitation through deceit about lawful marriage…

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Which heading in Chapter V of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers sections 81 and 82?

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Sections 81 and 82 appear under the marriage-related offences heading in Chapter V. They address, respectively, inducing cohabitation through deceit about lawful marriage and marrying again during the lifetime of a spouse.

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Option A

The heading covers both sections.

Option B

The sexual-offences heading occurs earlier in Chapter V.

Option C

The miscarriage heading occurs later in Chapter V.

Option D

The offences-against-children heading occurs later in Chapter V.

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