Consider the following pairs:1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 - ...
1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 - Proposes death penalty for rape resulting in death or vegetative state
Correctly matched. The BNS 2023 includes provisions for severe penalties, including the death penalty for rape resulting in the victim's death or vegetative state.
2. Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 - Limits investigation of rape cases to 2 months from FIR
Correctly matched. Under the BNSS laws, the investigation of rape cases must be completed within 2 months from the date of the FIR.
3. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) 2012 - Raises age of consent to 18 years
Correctly matched. The POCSO Act 2012 raises the age of consent to 18 years and criminalizes all sexual activities for those under 18, even with mutual consent.
4. Aparajita Task Force - Led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police to investigate atrocities against women
Incorrectly matched. The Aparajita Task Force is indeed tasked with investigating atrocities against women, but the specific provision does not mention it being led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Thus, pairs 1, 2, and 3 are correctly matched, while pair 4 is incorrectly matched.
Answer: Option C: Only three pairs