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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 generally prohibits publishing information that…

Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers publication of a name or other identifying information about a victim of a listed offence, including rape. The…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 generally prohibits publishing information that identifies a rape victim?

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Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers publication of a name or other identifying information about a victim of a listed offence, including rape. The prohibition is subject to the exceptions in subsection (2).

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Option A

Section 71 prescribes punishment for specified repeat offenders.

Option B

Section 73 separately regulates publication of material relating to covered court proceedings.

Option C

Section 74 addresses assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty or knowledge that this is likely.

Option D

Section 72 prohibits identifying publication for listed offences and provides exceptions.

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