Section 120 BSA: STOPPEL
Official statutory evidence provision under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)
In a prosecution for rape under sub-section (2) of section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where sexual intercourse by the accused is proved and the question is whether it was without the consent of the woman alleged to have been raped and such woman states in her evidence before the Court that she did not consent, the Court shall presume that she did not consent. Presumption as to absence of consent in certain prosecution for rape. Explanation.—In this section, "sexual intercourse" shall mean any of the acts mentioned in section 63 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. CHAPTERVIII E
Simplified Legal Summary
This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 120 of the BSA.
Legal Compliance Notice
This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. Electronic records must be certified under Section 63 BSA to be legally admissible in criminal or civil court trials.