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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 penalises printing or publishing a rape victim’s…

Section 72(1) penalises printing or publishing the name or other identifying matter of a victim of the listed sexual offences, which include rape. Section 72(2) provides…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 penalises printing or publishing a rape victim’s name or material that could reveal the victim’s identity, where no statutory exception applies?

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Section 72(1) penalises printing or publishing the name or other identifying matter of a victim of the listed sexual offences, which include rape.

Section 72(2) provides exceptions. Section 73 separately deals with unauthorised publication of matter relating to court proceedings concerning the listed offences.

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Option A

Section 78 addresses stalking.

Option B

Section 71 prescribes punishment for certain repeat offenders.

Option C

Section 73 addresses publication of matter relating to specified court proceedings without the court’s prior permission.

Option D

Section 72 addresses printing or publishing the victim’s name or other identifying matter.

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