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    Question

    As per the provisions of the  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,

    what does the term "deceitful means" include in cases where a person engages in sexual intercourse with a woman by deception, which does not amount to rape?
    A Only a false promise of marriage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only deception involving financial promises Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Any form of misrepresentation or fraud Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D False promise of marriage, false promise of employment or promotion, or concealing one’s identity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Marriage under false pretenses, without any additional conditions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Bharatiya Sakshaya Adhiniyam  Section 69 Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc.: Whoever, by deceitful means or by making promise to marry to a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, has sexual intercourse with her, such sexual intercourse not amounting to the offence of rape, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.––– “deceitful means” shall include the false promise of employment or promotion, inducement or marring after suppressing identity.

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