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Under section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term if a court imposes…

Section 355 sets a ceiling of 24 hours for simple imprisonment. The words “may extend to” identify the maximum term.

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Under section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term if a court imposes simple imprisonment for the specified misconduct by an intoxicated person?

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Section 355 sets a ceiling of 24 hours for simple imprisonment. The words “may extend to” identify the maximum term.

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Option A

One week exceeds the ceiling in section 355.

Option B

Section 355 sets a maximum of 24 hours for simple imprisonment.

Option C

Section 355 permits a term up to 24 hours, so 12 hours is below the maximum.

Option D

Section 355 permits a term up to 24 hours, so 8 hours is below the maximum.

Option E

The statutory maximum is among the choices.

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