Under section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for…

For ordinary completed extortion, section 308(2) permits imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both.

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Under section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for ordinary extortion?

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Correct answer A

For ordinary completed extortion, section 308(2) permits imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both.

Option A

Section 308(2) sets the maximum term at seven years.

Option B

Three years was the maximum under the earlier ordinary-extortion provision.

Option C

Two years is below the current maximum.

Option D

Ten years exceeds the maximum under section 308(2).