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Which of the following provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines the term ‘injury’?

Under Section 2(14) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaces Section 44 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860), the word 'injury' denotes any harm whatever…

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Which of the following provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines the term ‘injury’?

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Under Section 2(14) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaces Section 44 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860), the word 'injury' denotes any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property. Among the other clauses, Section 2(30) BNS (formerly Section 41 IPC) defines 'special law', Section 2(18) BNS (formerly Section 42 IPC) defines 'local law', and Section 2(13) BNS (formerly Section 52A IPC) defines 'harbour'.

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Option A

Incorrect. Section 2(30) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 41 IPC) defines 'special law'.

Option B

Incorrect. Section 2(18) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 42 IPC) defines 'local law'.

Option C

Correct. Section 2(14) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 44 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860) defines the word 'injury' as denoting any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property.

Option D

Incorrect. Section 2(13) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 52A IPC) defines the word 'harbour'.

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