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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provides the punishment for…

Section 226 is the correct option because under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the general offence of attempting to commit suicide (formerly Section 309 of the repealed…

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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provides the punishment for attempting to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty?

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Section 226 is the correct option because under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the general offence of attempting to commit suicide (formerly Section 309 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) was omitted, and Section 226 was enacted to punish whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.

Section 108 is incorrect because Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 306 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) punishes the abetment of suicide.

Section 109 is incorrect because Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 307 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) punishes attempt to murder.

Section 64 is incorrect because Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 376 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) prescribes the punishment for rape.

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Option A

Section 108 is incorrect because Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 306 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) punishes the abetment of suicide.

Option B

Section 109 is incorrect because Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 307 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) punishes attempt to murder.

Option C

Section 226 is the correct option because under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the general offence of attempting to commit suicide (formerly Section 309 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) was omitted, and Section 226 was enacted to punish whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.

Option D

Section 64 is incorrect because Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 376 of the repealed Indian Penal Code, 1860) prescribes the punishment for rape.

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