Under section 14(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, what is the minimum…
The minimum prison term on a first conviction under section 14(1) is five years. The offender is also liable to a fine. For a second or subsequent conviction, section 14(1)…
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Under section 14(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, what is the minimum term of imprisonment on a first conviction for using a child for pornographic purposes?
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The minimum prison term on a first conviction under section 14(1) is five years. The offender is also liable to a fine.
For a second or subsequent conviction, section 14(1) raises the minimum term to seven years.
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Option A
Three years falls below the five-year minimum on a first conviction.
Option B
Five years is the minimum on a first conviction under section 14(1).
Option C
Eight years is higher than the statutory minimum on a first conviction.
Option D
Ten years is higher than the statutory minimum on a first conviction.
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