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As per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in the case of an offence punishable with fine only,…

Section 8(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 67 IPC) requires simple imprisonment where default imprisonment is imposed for non-payment of a fine in…

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As per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in the case of an offence punishable with fine only, imprisonment in default of payment of fine

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Section 8(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 67 IPC) requires simple imprisonment where default imprisonment is imposed for non-payment of a fine in an offence punishable with fine or community service. It is not a discretion to substitute rigorous imprisonment. The provision separately caps the term according to the amount of the fine: up to two months for a fine not exceeding five thousand rupees, four months for a fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees, and one year in any other case.

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