Question

The legal punishment such as imprisonment or a fine for violation of the provisions of an Act

• A. Penalty
• B. Appeal
• C. Award
• D. Review

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Penalty

The legal punishment for violating the provisions of an Act can include imprisonment or a fine:

• Indian Penal Code (IPC)

  Chapter 3 of the IPC covers punishments, including:

  • Section 53: Outlines the types of punishments that can be imposed on offenders, including:

    • Death penalty

    • Life imprisonment

    • Imprisonment (rigorous and simple)

    • Forfeiture of property

    • Fine

  • Section 62: Forfeiture of property for offenders punishable with death, transportation, or imprisonment

  • Section 66: Describes imprisonment for non-payment of fine

  • Section 70: Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment

• Customs Act

  The punishment for imprisonment under the Customs Act may extend to a term of three years, or with fine, or with both.

• Companies' Act, 2013

  The penalty for default in closing the register of members or debenture-holders or other security holders is five thousand rupees for every day, subject to a maximum of one lakh rupees.