Sahayata & Sahayata

Comparison table of the most common offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) and their equivalent provisions under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) to help understand the continuity or changes made: Offence IPC Section BNS Section Remarks / Changes Murder 302 103 No major change Culpable Homicide 299, 304 100, 105 Retained with reclassification Attempt to Murder 307 109 Retained Hurt / Grievous Hurt 323 / 325 115 / 117 Similar structure Rape 375, 376 63–71 Expanded with clearer categories (e.g. deceit, authority, gang rape) Theft 378 303 Retained Robbery / Dacoity 392 / 395 309 / 310 Retained Cheating 415 318 Retained Criminal Breach of Trust 405 316 Retained Criminal Misappropriation 403 314 Retained Kidnapping 359, 360 137 Retained Wrongful Restraint / Confinement 339 / 340 126 / 127 Retained Criminal Trespass 441 329 Retained House-breaking 445 330 Retained Defamation 499 356 Retained Criminal Intimidation 503 351 Retained Dowry Death 304B 80 Retained Cruelty to...

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 pre...

Punishment-Focused MCQs (Q46–Q60) — based on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 . These focus on minimum/maximum punishments, sentencing discretion, and unique provisions for punishment under BNS. ⚖️ BNS 2023 – Punishment-Based MCQs (Set 4: Q46–Q60) 46. A person is convicted under Section 248 for making a false charge with intent to injure. What is the maximum punishment? (A) 2 years (B) 5 years (C) 7 years (D) 10 years 47. Which of the following offences mandates minimum imprisonment of 10 years ? (A) Acid attack (B) Kidnapping for ransom (C) Rape of minor (D) All of the above 48. In default of payment of fine only , the maximum imprisonment term awarded must not exceed: (A) 1/4 of the term of substantive sentence (B) What court deems just and proper (C) Prescribed maximum in the Code (D) One year 49. Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from duty (Section 121) is punishable with: (A) Up to 2 years (B) Up to 3 years (C) Up to 5 years and fine (...

⚖️ BNS 2023 – Punishment-Focused MCQs (Set 3: Q31–Q45) 31. Under BNS, community service is categorized as: (A) A principal punishment (B) A substitute for fine (C) An executive order (D) A reformative measure only 32. Which of the following offences mandatorily carries death penalty or life imprisonment ? (A) Trafficking (B) Kidnapping for ransom (C) Theft with hurt (D) Criminal breach of trust 33. Which section of BNS allows courts to impose enhanced punishment for second and subsequent convictions in property offences? (A) Section 11 (B) Section 13 (C) Section 17 (D) Section 9 34. If a fine is imposed and not paid, the maximum imprisonment in default cannot exceed: (A) 1/4 of maximum prescribed sentence (B) 1/3 of maximum prescribed sentence (C) As specified by court within legal limits (D) No additional sentence allowed 35. Imprisonment may be either: (A) Preventive or punitive (B) Civil or criminal (C) Rigorous or simple (D) Default or voluntary ...

  ⚖️ BNS 2023 – Punishment-Centric MCQs (Set 1: Q1–Q15) 1. A commits murder. What is the maximum punishment under BNS? (A) Death or imprisonment for life and fine (B) 20 years + fine (C) Life imprisonment only (D) Death only 2. A commits theft and is also a habitual offender. The court decides to impose community service. This punishment is: (A) Invalid under BNS (B) Valid as an alternative punishment (C) Valid only for juveniles (D) Not applicable to property offences 3. Which of the following is not a form of punishment under BNS, 2023? (A) Forfeiture of property (B) Solitary confinement (C) Community service (D) Public humiliation 4. A person causes grievous hurt by using acid. What is the minimum punishment? (A) 1 year (B) 5 years (C) 7 years (D) 10 years 5. Imprisonment for life under BNS is calculated as: (A) 10 years (B) 14 years (C) 20 years (D) Till natural death 6. The punishment for rape by a person in authority (e.g., police office...

  final set — Set 5 (Q81–Q100) of the Sentence-Based Important MCQs based on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for Judicial Services preparation: 🧠 BNS 2023 – Sentence-Based Important MCQs (Set 5 of 5) 81. Murder committed by a life-convict is punishable under: (a) Section 101 (b) Section 103 (c) Section 104 (d) Section 105 ✅ Answer: (c) 82. Disclosure of identity of a rape victim is punishable under: (a) Section 70 (b) Section 71 (c) Section 72 (d) Section 74 ✅ Answer: (c) 83. Printing court proceedings of certain offences without permission is prohibited under: (a) Section 72 (b) Section 73 (c) Section 74 (d) Section 75 ✅ Answer: (b) 84. Voyeurism is an offence under: (a) Section 76 (b) Section 77 (c) Section 78 (d) Section 79 ✅ Answer: (b) 85. Dowry death is defined under: (a) Section 85 (b) Section 80 (c) Section 86 (d) Section 88 ✅ Answer: (b) 86. Cruelty by husband or relative is deal...