Sexual Offences and Abortion MCQs

Sexual assault by the husband upon his wife during separation is a bailable offence Section 67 BNS: - Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation: - Whoever has sexual intercourse with his own wife, who is living separately, whether under a decree of separation or otherwise, without her consent, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than two years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. This offence is cognizable and bailable on complaint of the victim. This is not marital rape → Marital rape means, sexual intercourse with his own wife without her consent and as of today marital rape is not punishable in India. References: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha, 2023, The Essentials of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, KS Narayan Reddy, 35th Edition, Page No. 322

Sec. 72(1) of BNS deals with punishment for disclosure of the identity of the victim of rape - Up to 2 years of imprisonment and fine. Sec 202: Intentional omission to give information of offense by person bound to inform. Sec 271: Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. Sec 272: Malignant acts likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. Reference: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha, 2023

Explanation: A supposititious child is one fraudulently presented as being born to a woman, typically to extort money, claim inheritance, or establish false paternity. It is a legally recognized term in forensic medicine for cases involving falsified parentage claims. Explanation of other options: Superfecundation (Option B): Fertilization of two ova from separate acts of intercourse in the same cycle → twins with different fathers. Posthumous child (Option C): Child born after the father’s death. Superfetation (Option D): Fertilization of a second ovum during an ongoing pregnancy. Key takeaways: Supposititious child = false claim of maternity/paternity. Relevant in disputes of inheritance and legitimacy. Important medicolegal term under family and inheritance law. References: Supposititious child

Explanation: According to the MTP act, A woman must be a major (≥18 years) and of sound mind to consent for MTP. If Explanation of Other Options: 22 years (Option B): Not legally relevant. 16 years (Option C): Minor → guardian needed. 25 years (Option D): No legal basis.

Explanation: The upper limit for medical termination of pregnancy in India, as per the MTP Act 2021 , is 24 weeks (Options A, B, D ruled out ) . The procedure must be performed by a registered medical practitioner in a government-recognised hospital or an approved private facility. For pregnancies up to 20 weeks , the opinion of one registered medical practitioner is sufficient. For pregnancies between 20 and 24 weeks , the opinions of two registered medical practitioners are required. Medical termination of pregnancy is allowed for therapeutic, eugenic, humanitarian, or social reasons . Performing an abortion outside the legal framework-without proper consent or by unregistered personnel-can result in punishment ranging from 2 to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment .

Explanation: When a mentally challenged female is unable to give consent for a procedure like Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP), consent must be obtained from her legal guardian. Options A, C, and D are incorrect. Reference: https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/1593/1/A1971-34.pdf

Explanation: Sadism (or Algolagnia) is a paraphilic disorder defined by the experience of sexual arousal and gratification from the physical or psychological suffering of another person . The described behavior of causing injuries like cuts and burns for pleasure is a direct manifestation of sadistic tendencies. Explanation of other options: Voyeurism (Option A): Sexual pleasure is derived from observing an unsuspecting person who is naked or engaged in sexual activity. Fetishism (Option B): Sexual arousal is linked to the use of non-living objects or specific non-genital body parts . Masochism (Option D): This is the converse of sadism, where sexual pleasure is derived from being the recipient of pain, humiliation, or suffering .