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A person is convicted under section 60 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for concealing a design to…

Section 60(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 sets the maximum term at one-eighth of the longest imprisonment prescribed for the planned offence when it was not…

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A person is convicted under section 60 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for concealing a design to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment. The planned offence was not committed. What is the maximum fraction of the longest imprisonment term for the planned offence that the court may impose for the concealment?

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Section 60(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 sets the maximum term at one-eighth of the longest imprisonment prescribed for the planned offence when it was not committed.

The section also allows the fine provided for the planned offence, or both imprisonment and fine.

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Option A

Section 60(a) uses one-fourth when the planned offence was committed.

Option B

Section 60(b) uses one-eighth where the planned offence was not committed.

Option C

Section 60(b) does not prescribe one-half for this branch.

Option D

Section 60(b) limits the term to one-eighth.

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