Correct option is B
Section 26(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, states that offenses under Sections 376, 376A, 376B, 376C, 376D, and 376E of the IPC, which deal with various forms of sexual assault, should preferably be tried by a Court presided over by a woman judge. This provision aims to make the trial process more sensitive to the needs and dignity of female victims of sexual offenses.
Information Booster
Having a woman presiding over trials of sexual offenses is intended to create a more comfortable and empathetic environment for victims, potentially leading to a more just and fair trial process.
Additional Knowledge
· Section 26(a) Cr.P.C. Deals with the general jurisdiction of the Courts.
· Section 55(a) Cr.P.C. This Section does not exist in Cr.P.C., making it an incorrect option.
· None of the above The correct Section is 26(b), so this option is also incorrect.
