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Which of the following does section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 not list as a punishment?

Section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 lists death, imprisonment for life, rigorous or simple imprisonment, forfeiture of property, fine and community service.…

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Which of the following does section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 not list as a punishment?

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Section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 lists death, imprisonment for life, rigorous or simple imprisonment, forfeiture of property, fine and community service. Transportation for life does not appear in the list. Community service, which was absent from former section 53 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, appears in section 4(f).

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Option A

Incorrect: "Forfeiture of property" is expressly enumerated as a punishment under Section 4(d) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Option B

Incorrect: "Fine" is expressly enumerated as a punishment under Section 4(e) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Option C

Correct: "Transportation for life" is NOT covered as a punishment under Section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which enumerates only Death, Imprisonment for life, Rigorous or Simple Imprisonment, Forfeiture of property, Fine, and Community Service).

Option D

Incorrect: "Community service" is expressly enumerated as a statutory punishment under Section 4(f) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (newly introduced when replacing former Section 53 of the IPC).

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