A court convicts a person of two offences at one trial and imposes separate terms of imprisonment. What…
The sentencing court must decide whether the terms run concurrently or consecutively, taking the gravity of the offences into account. Section 25(1) leaves both modes…
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A court convicts a person of two offences at one trial and imposes separate terms of imprisonment. What does section 25(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 require the court to do about those terms?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
The sentencing court must decide whether the terms run concurrently or consecutively, taking the gravity of the offences into account. Section 25(1) leaves both modes available.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 25(1) assigns the decision to the sentencing court and requires consideration of the gravity of the offences.
Option B
Section 25(1) assigns the decision to the court.
Option C
The court may direct either consecutive or concurrent operation.
Option D
The court may direct either concurrent or consecutive operation.
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