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    Question

    Under Section 143, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, what is the

    punishment for a person who commits the offense of trafficking?
    A Rigorous imprisonment for a term of not less than five years, and a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment for life, along with a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rigorous imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years, and a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rigorous imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years, but which may extend to ten years, along with a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A fine only, with no imprisonment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ans. d. Rigorous imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years, but which may extend to ten years, along with a fine, Explanation: Section 143 Trafficking of person: (2) Whoever commits the offence of trafficking shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years, but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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