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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding penalties

    under Section 15: 1. First conviction: imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to 1 lakh rupees or both 2. Continuing contravention after conviction: additional fine up to 5000 rupees per day 3. If contravention continues beyond 1 year after conviction: imprisonment up to 7 years 4. No additional fine after first conviction Which statements are correct?
    A 1, 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1, 3 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 15(1) provides 5 years/1 lakh or both, daily fine Rs.5000 post-conviction; 15(2) 7 years beyond 1 year. Statement 4 incorrect.​

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