Section 28: Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a businessman, is approached by a local gangster, Arjun, who demands that Ravi sign over his property to him. Arjun threatens to harm Ravi's family if he does not comply. Out of fear for his family's safety, Ravi signs the property documents. In this case, Ravi's consent is not valid under Section 28 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 because it was given under fear of injury.

Example 2:

Meera, a young woman, is told by a con artist, Raj, that she has won a large sum of money in a lottery. Raj convinces Meera to transfer a significant amount of money to him as a "processing fee" to claim her prize. Meera, believing Raj's false statem...

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Section 28 of BNS : Section 28: Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.

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