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Under section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for a…

BNS section 355 allows simple imprisonment up to twenty-four hours, a fine up to ₹1,000, both, or community service. The imprisonment ceiling remains twenty-four hours.

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Under section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for a person who appears intoxicated in a public place and there causes annoyance to another person?

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BNS section 355 allows simple imprisonment up to twenty-four hours, a fine up to ₹1,000, both, or community service. The imprisonment ceiling remains twenty-four hours.

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Option A

Section 355 sets a maximum of twenty-four hours of simple imprisonment.

Option B

This exceeds the statutory maximum of twenty-four hours.

Option C

This exceeds the statutory maximum of twenty-four hours.

Option D

This exceeds the statutory maximum of twenty-four hours.

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