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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically prohibits publishing matter that…

Section 72 addresses publication of names or other identifying matter relating to victims of the listed sexual offences, including rape. Subsection (2) sets out limited…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically prohibits publishing matter that identifies a rape victim, subject to statutory exceptions?

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Section 72 addresses publication of names or other identifying matter relating to victims of the listed sexual offences, including rape. Subsection (2) sets out limited exceptions, including certain authorized disclosures.

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Option A

Section 78 concerns stalking.

Option B

Section 72 prohibits printing or publishing matter that identifies, or may make known the identity of, a victim of an offence listed in that section, subject to its exceptions.

Option C

Section 71 concerns punishment for certain repeat sexual offenders.

Option D

Section 79 concerns words, gestures or acts intended to insult a woman’s modesty.

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