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Under section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what standard applies to the fine for…

The provisos to section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 require a just and reasonable fine to meet the victim’s medical treatment expenses. The fine is paid to…

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Under section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what standard applies to the fine for causing injury by acid?

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The provisos to section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 require a just and reasonable fine to meet the victim’s medical treatment expenses. The fine is paid to the victim.

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Option A

Section 124(1) does not prescribe that rupee minimum.

Option B

Section 124(1) does not prescribe that rupee ceiling.

Option C

The first proviso expressly ties the fine to the victim’s medical treatment expenses.

Option D

The statutory standard is treatment-based and does not impose that rupee minimum.

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