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In which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has the punishment for 'wrongful restraint'…

Section 126(2) is the correct option because Section 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 341 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860)…

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In which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has the punishment for 'wrongful restraint' been provided?

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Section 126(2) is the correct option because Section 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 341 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) prescribes the punishment for wrongful restraint as simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Section 127(1) is incorrect because Section 127(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 340 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) defines the offence of wrongful confinement rather than prescribing the punishment for wrongful restraint.

Section 127(2) is incorrect because Section 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 342 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) prescribes the punishment for wrongful confinement (imprisonment up to one year, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both).

Section 137(1)(a) is incorrect because Section 137(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 360 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) defines kidnapping from India.

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Option A

Section 127(1) is incorrect because Section 127(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 340 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) defines the offence of wrongful confinement rather than prescribing the punishment for wrongful restraint.

Option B

Section 126(2) is the correct option because Section 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 341 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) prescribes the punishment for wrongful restraint as simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Option C

Section 127(2) is incorrect because Section 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 342 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) prescribes the punishment for wrongful confinement (imprisonment up to one year, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both).

Option D

Section 137(1)(a) is incorrect because Section 137(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 360 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) defines kidnapping from India.

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