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    Question

    With reference to section 90 of Indian Penal Code, 1860,

    'Consent of child' means:-
    A The consent given by a person who is under 15 years of age. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The consent given by a person who is under 14 years of age. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The consent given by a person who is under 13 years of age. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The consent given by a person who is under 12 years of age. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Consent known to be given under fear or misconception—A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section of this Code, if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception; or Consent of insane person—if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or Consent of child.—unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.

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