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    Question

    Under Section 34(2)(ii) of BNSS, who is considered a

    “proclaimed offender”? 
    A Only those declared as offenders within India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Any person declared as an offender by a foreign court. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Any person proclaimed as an offender by any Court or authority in India, even in areas where BNSS does not extend, for acts punishable with imprisonment for ten years or more, life imprisonment, or death. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only persons convicted under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only those convicted of financial crimes. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 34(2)(ii) defines “proclaimed offender” as any person proclaimed as an offender by any Court or authority in India (even where BNSS does not extend) for offences punishable with imprisonment for ten years or more, life imprisonment, or death.

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