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

Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 protects the identity of victims of specified sexual offences, including rape, subject to its exceptions. Section 73…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 penalises printing or publishing a rape victim's name or other identifying matter, subject to the statutory exceptions?

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Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 protects the identity of victims of specified sexual offences, including rape, subject to its exceptions. Section 73 separately regulates publication of matter relating to court proceedings.

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Option A

Section 78 defines and penalises stalking.

Option B

Section 71 concerns punishment for repeat offenders convicted of specified sexual offences.

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Section 73 concerns unauthorised printing or publication of matter relating to court proceedings. Section 72 is the specific provision governing identifying matter.

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Section 72 penalises publication of a victim's name or identifying material and provides specified exceptions.

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