Multiple choice

Minimum sentence for 'ten years imprisonment' is necessary for offence under

  1. Section 326 voluntarily causing grevious hurt by dangerous weapon

  2. Section 376(2)(g) gang rape

  3. Section 395(d) dacoity

  4. Section 409 criminal breach of trust by a public servant

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Causing grevious hurt by dangerous weapon shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term, which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. Option (2) is correct: Whoever commits gang rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term, which shall not be less than ten years, but which may be for life and shall also be liable to fine. Option (3) is incorrect: Whoever commits dacoity shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with rigorous imprisonment for a term, which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine. Option (4) is incorrect: Whoever commits criminal breach of trust in respect of the property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term, which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.