Question

    Which of the following are the punishments to which

    offenders are liable under the provisions of BNS?
    A Death, imprisonment for life, and community service Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Death, imprisonment for life, imprisonment (rigorous and simple), forfeiture of property, fine, and community service Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Death, imprisonment, and forfeiture of property only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Imprisonment for life, fine, and community service Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Imprisonment (only rigorous), fine, and forfeiture of property Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 4 Punishments: The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are— (a) Death; (b) Imprisonment for life; (c) Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:— (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour; (2) Simple; (d) Forfeiture of property; (e) Fine; (f) Community Service.

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