Environment And Road Safety Education And Violence Against Women And Children And Drug Abuse 2021 Exam With Answers

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According to Section 304B of IPC, if a woman dies under abnormal circumstances within X years of marriage then it can be termed a dowry death, provided X is

A: 5 years

B: 6 years

C: 7 years

D: 8 years

The answer is: C

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Explanation

To establish a case of dowry death, a woman must have died of burns or other physical injuries or “otherwise than under normal circumstances” within seven years of her marriage, according to Section 304B.