Section 72 of BNS : Section 72: Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rita, a 25-year-old woman, was a victim of sexual assault under Section 64 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. A local newspaper, in an attempt to report the crime, published her name and address. This act of publishing her identity without her consent or any legal authorization is a violation of Section 72. The editor of the newspaper could be punished with imprisonment for up to two years and may also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 2:

A 14-year-old boy, Arjun, was a victim of an offence under Section 67 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. During the investigation, the police officer in charge needed to publish certain details to gather more evidence and witnesses. The officer obtained a written order from the p...

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