Under sections 85 and 86(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of…
Section 86(b) includes harassment to coerce the woman or a person related to her to meet an unlawful demand for property or valuable security. Section 85 sets a maximum of…
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Under sections 85 and 86(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of imprisonment when a husband or his relative harasses a woman to coerce her or a relative of hers to meet an unlawful demand for dowry?
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Correct answer C
Section 86(b) includes harassment to coerce the woman or a person related to her to meet an unlawful demand for property or valuable security.
Section 85 sets a maximum of three years’ imprisonment and also makes the offender liable to a fine.
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Option A
The applicable maximum is three years.
Option B
Two years falls short of the statutory maximum.
Option C
Section 85 sets a maximum of three years and also provides for liability to fine.
Option D
Section 85 does not allow a five-year term for this offence.
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