Correct option is B
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 is the Act by which 'Clause Seventh' was inserted under Section 100 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This amendment was part of a comprehensive reform following the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, aimed at strengthening laws against sexual offenses and ensuring better protection for women.
Explanation:
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Section 100: Pertains to the right of private defense of the body extending to causing death under certain circumstances.
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Clause Seventh: Added to Section 100, includes an additional circumstance under which the right of private defense of the body extends to causing death, specifically addressing acts of acid attack or attempts to throw or administer acid.
Additional Information:
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Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (a): Focused on increasing the punishment for rape and other sexual offenses, but did not specifically add Clause Seventh to Section 100.
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Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1983 (c): Primarily dealt with dowry-related offenses and introduced Sections 498A and 304B, but did not affect Section 100.
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Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2019 (d): Introduced further changes to laws on sexual offenses, but the addition of Clause Seventh to Section 100 occurred in 2013.
