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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states when apparent consent is legally…

Section 28(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 excludes consent induced by fear of injury or a misconception of fact where the actor knows or has reason to believe why…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states when apparent consent is legally ineffective because of fear of injury or a misconception of fact?

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Section 28(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 excludes consent induced by fear of injury or a misconception of fact where the actor knows or has reason to believe why it was given.

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Option A

Section 25 concerns acts done by consent where death or grievous hurt is neither intended nor known to be likely.

Option B

Section 28 gives the rule for fear of injury and misconception of fact, including the actor’s knowledge or reason to believe.

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Section 30 concerns certain acts done in good faith for a person’s benefit without consent.

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Section 27 concerns qualifying acts done for the benefit of a child or person of unsound mind by or with the consent of a guardian.

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