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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, specifically applies when a husband has sexual…

Section 67 covers sexual intercourse without consent when the wife is living separately from her husband, whether under a decree or otherwise.

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, specifically applies when a husband has sexual intercourse without consent with his adult wife who is living separately from him?

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Section 67 covers sexual intercourse without consent when the wife is living separately from her husband, whether under a decree or otherwise.

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Option A

Section 63 defines rape generally. Section 67 specifically addresses the separation scenario.

Option B

Section 67 applies when the wife is living separately and the sexual intercourse is without her consent.

Option C

Section 69 addresses sexual intercourse by deceitful means or a promise to marry made without intention to fulfil it, where the act does not amount to rape.

Option D

Section 70 addresses gang rape.

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