UPSC Relevance

This topic is important for GS Paper II, covering the judiciary, criminal justice reforms, women’s rights, constitutional principles, judicial interpretation and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Prelims Practice Questions

1. Q1. Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita corresponds to which provision of the Indian Penal Code?

   • (a) Section 302
   • (b) Section 376
   • (c) Section 498A
   • (d) Section 124A

   Answer: (c)

2. Q2. According to the uploaded newspaper, the Supreme Court extended protection under Section 85 BNS to:

   • (a) Every live-in relationship
   • (b) Relationships in the nature of marriage satisfying specified conditions
   • (c) Casual dating relationships
   • (d) All domestic partnerships without conditions

   Answer: (b)

3. Q3. The expression ‘relationship in the nature of marriage’ has been borrowed from:

   • (a) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
   • (b) Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
   • (c) Special Marriage Act, 1954
   • (d) Indian Evidence Act

   Answer: (b)

4. Q4. Purposive interpretation means interpreting a law based primarily on:

   • (a) Grammar alone
   • (b) Legislative purpose and object
   • (c) Public opinion
   • (d) Executive directions

   Answer: (b)

5. Q5. According to the uploaded newspaper, one essential condition for extending protection is:

   • (a) Registered marriage only
   • (b) Genuine intention to marry
   • (c) Foreign citizenship
   • (d) Property ownership

   Answer: (b)

Mains Practice Questions

1. Q1 (10 Marks): Discuss the significance of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Section 85 BNS in protecting women in live-in relationships.

2. Q2 (15 Marks): Examine the role of purposive interpretation in expanding the scope of criminal law while balancing safeguards against misuse.

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