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According to Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where no sum is expressed to which a…

Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 63 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860) provides: "Where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the…

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According to Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which the offender is liable is _____.

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Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 63 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860) provides: "Where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which the offender is liable is unlimited, but shall not be excessive." The statutory phrase in Section 8(1) of the BNS, 2023 is 'unlimited, but shall not be excessive' ('unlimited but not excessive'). 'reasonable and not unlimited', 'unlimited and higher', and 'limited but sufficient' misstate the text of Section 8(1) of the BNS, 2023.

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Option A

Incorrect: Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 expressly states that the amount of fine is 'unlimited, but shall not be excessive', not 'not unlimited'.

Option B

Section 8(1) places no fixed monetary cap where no sum is specified, but expressly requires that the fine not be excessive.

Option C

Correct: Under Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 63 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which the offender is liable is 'unlimited, but shall not be excessive'.

Option D

Incorrect: The statutory text of Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifies that the amount is 'unlimited, but shall not be excessive', not 'limited'.

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