Multiple choice

What punishment may be awarded to the person whose act is covered under general exceptions?

  1. No Punishment

  2. Half of the punishment prescribed for that offence

  3. One fourth of the punishment prescribed for that offence

  4. Depends upon discretion of the court
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: General exceptions under the Indian Penal Code states those offences which are not punishable. Option (2), (3) and (4) are incorrect: No punishment would be given to the offender whose offence falls under general exceptions of the Indian Penal Code.

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