Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 :Final set of Punishment-Focused Questions (Q61–Q75): Answers + Explanations

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Final set of Punishment-Focused Questions (Q61–Q75) based on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — this batch includes edge-case scenarios, judicial discretion, and interpretation of penalties.

⚖️ BNS 2023 – Punishment-Based MCQs (Set 5: Q61–Q75)

61. Which of the following is not a discretionary punishment and must be imposed as per the statute?
(A) Life imprisonment for murder
(B) Fine for defamation
(C) Death for rape causing death
(D) Minimum sentence for acid attack

62. Under Section 9, what is the maximum term of simple or rigorous imprisonment if no minimum is specified?
(A) 3 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 7 years
(D) As prescribed by the specific offence provision

63. If a person is convicted for a second time under the same offence, the punishment may be:
(A) Reduced by court discretion
(B) Doubled under Section 13
(C) Enhanced at court’s discretion under Section 13
(D) Converted to fine

64. A person is sentenced to death. Execution is postponed due to pregnancy. What is the legal consequence?
(A) Execution resumes after childbirth
(B) Death sentence is suspended
(C) Death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment
(D) Fine is imposed instead

65. Which punishment is mandatory for the offence of attempt to murder of a public servant in duty?
(A) Death
(B) Minimum 5 years
(C) Minimum 10 years
(D) Life imprisonment

66. Court imposes a fine without determining the accused's financial capacity. This is:
(A) Legal
(B) Void
(C) Valid unless challenged
(D) Improper under sentencing norms

67. Which of the following is not eligible for community service as a sentence under BNS?
(A) Theft of low value
(B) Simple hurt
(C) Public mischief
(D) Murder

68. Court awards imprisonment and fine for a punishable offence. If the convict pays the fine, what happens to imprisonment?
(A) It is waived
(B) It is reduced
(C) It remains unaffected
(D) It is converted to community service

69. What is the minimum punishment for attempt to rape under Section 66?
(A) 1 year
(B) 3 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 7 years

70. Imprisonment for non-payment of fine must be:
(A) Default-only and not mandatory
(B) Imposed if offender fails to show cause
(C) Optional unless offence is heinous
(D) Replaced with compensation

71. A habitual offender has previously been convicted twice for theft. On third conviction, punishment is:
(A) Fixed 10 years
(B) Discretionary under Section 13
(C) Enhanced under Section 13
(D) Not allowed unless property value is high

72. Rash driving resulting in death is punishable under BNS with:
(A) 6 months
(B) 2 years
(C) 5 years or more
(D) Life imprisonment

73. Which punishment is always awarded along with conviction for rape of a girl under 12 years?
(A) Fine only
(B) Life imprisonment
(C) Minimum 20 years or death + fine + compensation
(D) Community service

74. Which principle governs sentencing when both fine and imprisonment are legally permissible?
(A) Fine is preferred
(B) Court must record reasons if fine is not imposed
(C) Imprisonment is mandatory
(D) Only fine can be given if under 7 years

75. Court awards life imprisonment. Can it also impose fine?
(A) Yes, if offence so provides
(B) No, as fine and life imprisonment are exclusive
(C) Only in economic offences
(D) Only with express provision in Section 9

Answers + Explanations for Punishment-Based MCQs (Q61–Q75) from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023:

✅ Answers + Explanations (Q61–Q75)

61. ✅ (D) Minimum sentence for acid attack
Explanation: Offences like acid attack (Section 124) carry a statutory minimum (e.g., 10 years), removing court discretion below that.

62. ✅ (D) As prescribed by the specific offence provision
Explanation: Section 9 lists punishment types but each offence’s section defines the actual term of imprisonment.

63. ✅ (C) Enhanced at court’s discretion under Section 13
Explanation: Section 13 empowers courts to impose enhanced punishment on repeat offenders under certain chapters like property offences.

64. ✅ (C) Death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment
Explanation: As per sentencing jurisprudence, pregnant women cannot be executed; courts commute such sentences to life imprisonment.

65. ✅ (C) Minimum 10 years
Explanation: Attempt to murder of a public servant on duty draws enhanced punishment, typically minimum 10 years or more.

66. ✅ (D) Improper under sentencing norms
Explanation: Courts must consider the offender’s financial ability before imposing fine; failure to do so can render sentence improper or appealable.

67. ✅ (D) Murder
Explanation: Community service is not permissible for heinous crimes like murder, which carry mandatory imprisonment or death.

68. ✅ (C) It remains unaffected
Explanation: Payment of fine does not negate imprisonment unless the sentence specifies imprisonment in default of fine only.

69. ✅ (C) 5 years
Explanation: Section 66 prescribes minimum 5 years for attempt to rape, extendable to 10 years and fine.

70. ✅ (B) Imposed if offender fails to show cause
Explanation: Imprisonment in default of fine is valid only when the convict fails to show cause or pay within time.

71. ✅ (C) Enhanced under Section 13
Explanation: A habitual offender may face enhanced sentencing under Section 13 based on previous convictions.

72. ✅ (C) 5 years or more
Explanation: Rash driving causing death is treated severely and may be punished with 5 years or more, depending on intent and aggravation.

73. ✅ (C) Minimum 20 years or death + fine + compensation
Explanation: Rape of a girl under 12 (Section 65) mandates minimum 20 years to death, fine, and victim compensation.

74. ✅ (B) Court must record reasons if fine is not imposed
Explanation: Where law allows both, courts must record reasons if fine is not imposed along with imprisonment.

75. ✅ (A) Yes, if offence so provides
Explanation: Courts can impose fine along with life imprisonment, if the offence provision allows or mandates it.

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