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    Question

    What is the maximum imprisonment a Court can impose in

    default of payment of fine or community service, based on the amount of fine?
    A One month for any fine amount Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Two months for a fine not exceeding five thousand rupees, four months for a fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees, and one year for any other case Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Four months for a fine not exceeding five thousand rupees, six months for a fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees, and one year for any other case Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Two months for any fine amount, with no community service involved Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E One year for all cases of default, regardless of the fine amount Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     Explanation: Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaSection 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc. (5) If the offence is punishable with fine or community service, the imprisonment which the Court imposes in default of payment of the fine or in default of community service shall be simple, and the term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned, in default of payment of fine or in default of community service, shall not exceed— (a) two months when the amount of the fine does not exceed five thousand rupees; (b) four months when the amount of the fine does not exceed ten thousand rupees; and (c) one year in any other case.

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