According to Section 21 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which of the following statements is correct regarding the trial of offences under Sections 64 to 71 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) These offences shall, as far as practicable, be tried by a court presided over by a woman.
Explanation:
· Section 21 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 specifies that offences under Sections 64 to 71 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (relating to sexual offences) should, as far as possible, be tried by a court presided over by a woman.
· This provision ensures gender sensitivity and victim-friendly trials in cases of sexual offences.
Information Booster:
· BNSS, 2023 replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973.
· BNS, 2023 replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.
· Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
· Section 21 BNSS enhances protection and sensitivity in cases of sexual crimes.
· These reforms came into force from 1 July 2024.