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What punishment does section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribe for voluntarily…

Section 118(1) allows imprisonment of either description for up to three years, a fine of up to ₹20,000, or both. The section refers to the separate provision for…

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What punishment does section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribe for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means?

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Section 118(1) allows imprisonment of either description for up to three years, a fine of up to ₹20,000, or both. The section refers to the separate provision for voluntarily causing hurt on grave and sudden provocation in section 122(1).

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Option A

The imprisonment ceiling is three years, rather than two.

Option B

The fine ceiling is ₹20,000, rather than ₹10,000.

Option C

The section prescribes imprisonment up to three years, a fine up to ₹20,000, or both.

Option D

The imprisonment ceiling is three years, rather than five.

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