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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines cheating?

Section 318(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines cheating through deception and a resulting inducement of the kind specified in that subsection.

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines cheating?

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Section 318(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines cheating through deception and a resulting inducement of the kind specified in that subsection.

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Option A

Section 318(1) sets out the elements of cheating.

Option B

Section 325 concerns mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering an animal useless.

Option C

Section 317(2) punishes dishonest receipt or retention of stolen property with the specified knowledge or reason to believe.

Option D

Section 314 concerns dishonest misappropriation or conversion of movable property.

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