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Under section 4(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what are the two descriptions of imprisonment?

Section 4(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 lists rigorous imprisonment with hard labour and simple imprisonment. Death, imprisonment for life, forfeiture and fine are…

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Under section 4(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what are the two descriptions of imprisonment?

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Section 4(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 lists rigorous imprisonment with hard labour and simple imprisonment.

Death, imprisonment for life, forfeiture and fine are separately listed punishments.

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Option A

Death and imprisonment for life appear as separate punishments in sections 4(a) and 4(b).

Option B

Forfeiture of property is a separate punishment in section 4(d).

Option C

Section 4(c) identifies rigorous imprisonment, meaning imprisonment with hard labour, and simple imprisonment.

Option D

A fine is a separate punishment under section 4(e).

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