If a person attempts an offence punishable with a maximum of 10 years imprisonment, what is the maximum years of imprisonment that can be imposed under Section 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
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Under IPC S.511 (and corresponding BNS provision), attempting an offence punishable with maximum 10 years imprisonment attracts a maximum of HALF that punishment — i.e., 5 years. For life imprisonment offences, attempt carries max 7 years. The proportionality principle ensures attempt is punished less severely than the completed offence.