Under section 514(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the prescribed limitation…
Section 514(2)(b) prescribes one year where the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year. The six-month band applies to fine-only offences.…
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Under section 514(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the prescribed limitation period for an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 514(2)(b) prescribes one year where the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
The six-month band applies to fine-only offences. The three-year band applies to imprisonment exceeding one year and not exceeding three years.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 514(2)(b) prescribes one year for this imprisonment band.
Option B
Section 514(2) contains no two-year period.
Option C
Three years applies when the imprisonment term exceeds one year and does not exceed three years.
Option D
Six months applies to offences punishable with fine only.
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