A witness before a Criminal Court refuses to answer and gives no reasonable excuse after a reasonable…
Section 388 permits simple imprisonment or committal to an officer of the court’s custody for up to seven days, after an opportunity to offer a reasonable excuse and with…
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A witness before a Criminal Court refuses to answer and gives no reasonable excuse after a reasonable opportunity. If the court records its reasons, what maximum term of simple imprisonment may it impose under section 388 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
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Correct answer D
Section 388 permits simple imprisonment or committal to an officer of the court’s custody for up to seven days, after an opportunity to offer a reasonable excuse and with reasons recorded in writing.
The measure ends sooner if the person agrees to answer or to produce the document or thing required.
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Option A
Section 388 fixes a maximum of seven days for this measure.
Option B
The term under section 388 cannot extend to one year.
Option C
The term under section 388 cannot extend to three years.
Option D
Section 388 allows a term not exceeding seven days and provides for earlier termination if the person complies.
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