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The quantum of punishments given under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 are: A. Whoever commits…

Extortion is punishable with imprisonment up to seven years, or fine, or both (s.308(2) BNS; three years under the former s.384 IPC), and dishonest misappropriation of…

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The quantum of punishments given under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 are:
A. Whoever commits extortion shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.
B. Whoever commits criminal breach of trust shall be punished for a term which may extend to seven years.
C. Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any movable property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years and with fine.
D. Whoever makes any preparation for committing dacoity shall be punished with fine only.
E. If at the time of attempting to commit robbery or dacoity the offender is armed with deadly weapons, shall be punished for two years.
Which of these statements are correct?

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Correct answer D

Extortion is punishable with imprisonment up to seven years, or fine, or both (s.308(2) BNS; three years under the former s.384 IPC), and dishonest misappropriation of movable property with imprisonment of not less than six months up to two years and fine (s.314 BNS; formerly s.403 IPC). Criminal breach of trust carries up to five years (s.316(2)), preparation for dacoity up to ten years (s.310(4)) and being armed while attempting robbery or dacoity not less than seven years (s.312), so the answer is "A and C only".

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