Which statement gives the full scope of a High Court’s sentencing power under section 22(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
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Which statement gives the full scope of a High Court’s sentencing power under section 22(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
Any sentence authorised by law other than death
Any sentence authorised by law other than life imprisonment
Any prison sentence authorised by law up to seven years
Any sentence authorised by law
Answer and explanation
Section 22(1) permits a High Court to pass any sentence authorised by law. The power remains limited by the sentences that the applicable law authorises for the offence.
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