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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines ‘Voluntarily’?

Section 2(33) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 39 IPC) defines voluntarily causing an effect by means intended to cause it, or by means which the…

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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines ‘Voluntarily’?

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Section 2(33) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 39 IPC) defines voluntarily causing an effect by means intended to cause it, or by means which the person knew or had reason to believe were likely to cause it when employed. The definition therefore includes the prescribed knowledge or reason to believe, not just an express desire for the result. Sections 2(29), 2(9) and 2(7) define "reason to believe", "fraudulently" and "dishonestly" respectively.

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