Site navigation

What punishment is prescribed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for a person who maims any child…

Under Section 139(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 363A(2) IPC), whoever maims any child in order that the child may be employed or used for the…

Choose your answer

What punishment is prescribed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for a person who maims any child in order that such child may be used for the purposes of begging?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer D

Under Section 139(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 363A(2) IPC), whoever maims any child in order that the child may be employed or used for the purposes of begging is punishable with imprisonment which shall not be less than twenty years but which may extend to life, meaning imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life, and with fine. The IPC had prescribed imprisonment for life and fine.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic