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Under section 2(1)(z) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a warrant-case relates to an…

Section 2(1)(z) sets the term threshold at more than two years. It also includes offences punishable with death or imprisonment for life. A term of exactly two years does…

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Under section 2(1)(z) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a warrant-case relates to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term exceeding how long?

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Section 2(1)(z) sets the term threshold at more than two years. It also includes offences punishable with death or imprisonment for life.

A term of exactly two years does not satisfy the term-imprisonment limb.

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Option A

Six months is below the threshold in section 2(1)(z).

Option B

For the term-imprisonment limb, section 2(1)(z) requires a term exceeding two years.

Option C

One year is below the threshold in section 2(1)(z).

Option D

Three years would set the threshold higher than the Act does.

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