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Under section 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for…

Section 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes imprisonment of either description up to one month, a fine up to ₹1,000, or both for affray. The maximum…

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Under section 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for committing affray?

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Section 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes imprisonment of either description up to one month, a fine up to ₹1,000, or both for affray. The maximum imprisonment remains one month.

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Option A

Section 194(2) prescribes a maximum of one month.

Option B

Two months exceeds the imprisonment ceiling for affray.

Option C

Three months exceeds the imprisonment ceiling for affray.

Option D

Six months exceeds the imprisonment ceiling for affray.

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