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Which of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is placed under Chapter V (Of…

"Section 72" of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 228A IPC), which penalises disclosure of the identity of a victim of offences under Sections 64 to 71, is…

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Which of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is placed under Chapter V (Of Offences Against Woman and Child) and penalises the disclosure of the identity of a victim of specified sexual offences?

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"Section 72" of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 228A IPC), which penalises disclosure of the identity of a victim of offences under Sections 64 to 71, is placed in Chapter V (Of Offences Against Woman and Child). Section 124 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.) and Section 144 (exploitation of a trafficked person) are in Chapter VI (Of Offences Affecting the Human Body), while Section 199 (public servant disobeying direction under law) is in Chapter XII (Of Offences by or Relating to Public Servants).

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