A person already convicted of an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 later commits…
For the qualifying subsequent offence, section 14 provides imprisonment for at least five years and up to ten years. It also makes the offender liable to a fine.
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A person already convicted of an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 later commits another offence punishable under that Act. What is the statutory range of imprisonment under section 14 for the later offence?
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Correct answer C
For the qualifying subsequent offence, section 14 provides imprisonment for at least five years and up to ten years. It also makes the offender liable to a fine.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 14 sets a five-year minimum and a ten-year maximum.
Option B
Four years falls below the minimum and seven years is below the statutory maximum.
Option C
The statutory range is five to ten years. The offender is also liable to a fine.
Option D
Seven years can be imposed within the range, but the statutory maximum is ten years.
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