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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes dowry death?

Section 80 defines dowry death and prescribes punishment. It covers an unnatural death within seven years of marriage where the woman suffered dowry-related cruelty or…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes dowry death?

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Section 80 defines dowry death and prescribes punishment. It covers an unnatural death within seven years of marriage where the woman suffered dowry-related cruelty or harassment by her husband or his relative soon before death.

The other provisions concern kidnapping or related conduct, begging involving a child, or importation for illicit intercourse.

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Section 80 defines dowry death and provides the punishment.

Option B

Section 140(2) addresses kidnapping, abduction or detention for ransom or compulsion on its specified conditions.

Option C

Section 139(1) concerns kidnapping or obtaining custody of a child for begging.

Option D

Section 141 addresses importation of a girl or boy from abroad for illicit intercourse under its specified conditions.

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