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Whom does section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 describe as the person engaging in the…

Section 77 describes a woman engaging in a private act where she would usually expect not to be observed. The provision covers specified watching, capturing or disseminating…

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Whom does section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 describe as the person engaging in the private act in the offence of voyeurism?

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Section 77 describes a woman engaging in a private act where she would usually expect not to be observed. The provision covers specified watching, capturing or disseminating of an image. The text uses ‘whoever’ for the person committing the offence.

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Option A

Section 77 specifically describes a woman as the person engaging in the private act.

Option B

The provision does not identify a male person as the protected subject of that act.

Option C

Section 77 describes a woman engaging in a private act in the circumstances specified by the provision.

Option D

Section 77 does not define the protected class by age or extend it to every gender.

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