Site navigation

Under section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for…

Section 106(1) sets a general maximum of five years’ imprisonment and also makes the offender liable to a fine. A separate two-year maximum within that subsection applies to…

Choose your answer

Under section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for causing death by a rash or negligent act that does not amount to culpable homicide, under the general rule rather than the specific medical-procedure rule?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer C

Section 106(1) sets a general maximum of five years’ imprisonment and also makes the offender liable to a fine. A separate two-year maximum within that subsection applies to a registered medical practitioner who causes death by such an act while performing a medical procedure.

Option feedback

Option A

Two years is the special medical-procedure maximum. The question asks about the general maximum.

Option B

Three years is not the maximum prescribed by the general rule in section 106(1).

Option C

Five years is the general maximum term of imprisonment under section 106(1).

Option D

Seven years exceeds the general maximum set by section 106(1).

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic