Under section 8(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, an offence is punishable with imprisonment as…
Section 8(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 caps default imprisonment at one-fourth of the maximum term fixed for the offence when the offence is punishable with…
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Under section 8(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, an offence is punishable with imprisonment as well as a fine. What fraction of the maximum prison term fixed for the offence is the ceiling for imprisonment in default of payment of the fine?
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Correct answer B
Section 8(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 caps default imprisonment at one-fourth of the maximum term fixed for the offence when the offence is punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.
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Option A
One-third is greater than the one-fourth statutory ceiling.
Option B
One-fourth is the ceiling when the offence is punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.
Option C
One-half exceeds the statutory cap for default imprisonment under this provision.
Option D
One-fifth may be below the cap, but it is not the statutory ceiling.
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