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The three-year limitation band in section 514(2)(c) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023…

Section 514(2)(c) sets a three-year limitation period for an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding one year and up to three years. Section 514(2)(b) separately…

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The three-year limitation band in section 514(2)(c) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 applies where the maximum imprisonment exceeds one year but does not exceed what term?

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Section 514(2)(c) sets a three-year limitation period for an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding one year and up to three years. Section 514(2)(b) separately covers terms up to one year.

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Option A

A maximum of one year belongs to the separate one-year limitation band.

Option B

Three years is the inclusive upper boundary.

Option C

Five years is outside the three-year band.

Option D

Seven years is outside the three-year band.

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