Sexual Offences & Forensic Psychiatry · NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine
Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which of the following acts does NOT constitute legally valid consent for sexual i…
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easy · MCQ · Q-14CF18
Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which of the following acts does NOT constitute legally valid consent for sexual intercourse?
- A.Consent given by a woman of 19 years of age with sound mindCorrect answer
- B.Consent given by a person who is intoxicated and incapable of understanding the nature of the act
- C.Consent given under a misconception of fact believing the man to be her lawfully wedded husband
- D.Consent given by a woman under fear of instant death
Solution
Consent given by a competent adult of sound mind (19 years is above the age of consent of 18 years) without fear, misconception, or intoxication is legally valid. Options B, C, and D are examples of invalid consent where consent is vitiated by law.
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