Under section 8(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, when an offence is punishable with…
Section 8(3) fixes the ceiling at one-fourth of the maximum imprisonment fixed for an offence punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.
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Under section 8(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, when an offence is punishable with imprisonment as well as fine, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for non-payment of the fine?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Section 8(3) fixes the ceiling at one-fourth of the maximum imprisonment fixed for an offence punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.
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Option A
One-third exceeds the statutory ceiling.
Option B
One-fourth is the statutory ceiling for this class of offence.
Option C
One-half exceeds the statutory ceiling.
Option D
One-fifth is below the maximum and does not state the statutory ceiling.
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