Under section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what general rule applies when no maximum…

Section 8(1) provides that where no maximum fine is stated, the offender’s liability has no fixed ceiling, but the fine must not be excessive.

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Under section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what general rule applies when no maximum amount is specified for a fine?

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Correct answer B

Section 8(1) provides that where no maximum fine is stated, the offender’s liability has no fixed ceiling, but the fine must not be excessive.

Option A

The power of a particular sentencing court is a separate procedural question. Section 8(1) itself imposes a restriction against excess.

Option B

Section 8(1) supplies no numerical ceiling in that situation and expressly prohibits an excessive fine.

Option C

Section 8(1) supplies no ceiling of 10,000 rupees.

Option D

The absence of a fixed ceiling does not remove the statutory restriction against an excessive fine.