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Under section 70(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what punishment is prescribed for gang rape…

Section 70(1) prescribes rigorous imprisonment for at least twenty years, up to imprisonment for the remainder of the offender’s natural life, plus a fine. The fine must be…

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Under section 70(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what punishment is prescribed for gang rape of an adult woman?

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Section 70(1) prescribes rigorous imprisonment for at least twenty years, up to imprisonment for the remainder of the offender’s natural life, plus a fine.

The fine must be just and reasonable to meet the victim’s medical expenses and rehabilitation and must be paid to the victim. Section 70(2) separately addresses victims under eighteen.

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Option A

Section 70(1) provides the stated twenty-year minimum, natural-life maximum and additional fine.

Option B

Ten years is below the minimum prescribed by section 70(1).

Option C

Section 70(1) requires a fine as well as imprisonment.

Option D

Life is the upper endpoint. A term of at least twenty years is available under the provision.

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