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What is the maximum term of simple imprisonment the Court may impose in default of payment of fine or community service as laid down under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?

Q: Answer-What is the maximum term of simple imprisonment the Court may impose in default of payment of fine o...

Explanation Section 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.

A Two months if the fine is five thousand rupees or less; four months if the fine is between five thousand and ten thousand rupees; one year in any other case

B One month for a fine under five thousand rupees; six months for a fine under ten thousand rupees; one year in any other case

C Three months if the fine is under ten thousand rupees; one year for fines above ten thousand rupees

D Two months for all cases, regardless of the fine amount

E One year in every case of default, regardless of the fine amount

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