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Fill in the blanks: Choose the pair of words that complete the sentence to make logical sense.
The Union Government on the recommendation of the ________ under the chairmanship of __________ has decided to decriminalize Section ________ of the Indian Penal Code.
Options
20th Law Commission, Justice A P Shah & 309
20th law COmmission, Justice MP Shah & 307
Supreme court Justice H.L. Dattu & section 309
Planning Commission, Law Minister, section 309
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20th Law Commission, Justice A P Shah & 309
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