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As per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where fine is the only punishment, what is the maximum period…

Under section 8(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 67 IPC), where an offence is punishable with fine or community service, imprisonment in default of…

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As per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where fine is the only punishment, what is the maximum period of imprisonment for non-payment of fine when the maximum amount of fine imposed is Rs. 10,000?
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Under section 8(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 67 IPC), where an offence is punishable with fine or community service, imprisonment in default of payment may extend to two months if the fine does not exceed five thousand rupees, to four months if it does not exceed ten thousand rupees, and to one year in any other case. A fine of Rs. 10,000 therefore attracts a maximum of "4 months".

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