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    Question

    What is the punishment for someone who dishonestly or

    fraudulently executes a deed of transfer containing a false statement of consideration "as per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita"  ?
    A Imprisonment of up to one year or a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment of up to three years, or a fine, or both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Imprisonment of up to five years and a fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Community service for a period not exceeding six months. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No punishment unless the deed is proven to be fraudulent in its entirety. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 322 Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration: Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or persons for whose use or benefit it is really intended to operate, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 

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