In a prosecution for rape under sub-section (2) of section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where sexual intercourse by the accused is proved and the question is whether it was without the consent of the woman alleged to have been raped and such woman states in her evidence before the Court that she did not consent, the Court shall presume that she did not consent. Explanation.—In this section, “sexual intercourse” shall mean any of the acts mentioned in section 63 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम, 2023 (BSA)
धारा 120
Presumption as to absence of consent in certain prosecution for rape
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Statutory Content of Section 120
Indian StandardSection 120, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, § 120 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 120 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
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