AIBE XX — November 2025 — Q.93 | AIBE Prep

Q.93

IPC & Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Medium Act + Section Given

Bare Act Indian Penal Code, 1860

If multiple offences carry different punishments but it is unclear which one has been committed, how does Section 72 of the Indian Penal Code ensure proportional justice ?

✓ By imposing punishment for the offence with the lowest prescribed term Answer

B By applying punishment equal to the average of all possible offences

C By leaving the choice of punishment to the prosecuting authority

D By suspending the punishment until further clarification is made

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Under Section 71 of the IPC (corresponding BNS provision), when it is doubtful which of several offences has been committed and the offences carry different punishments, the court imposes punishment for the offence with the LOWEST prescribed punishment. This applies the benefit of doubt principle — the accused gets the lighter sentence.

1 Open IPC → Section 71. When multiple offences possible but unclear which committed, punishment for the offence carrying LOWEST penalty is imposed. Benefit of doubt to accused. Not average, not prosecutor's choice, not suspended. Confirm option (A).

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Subject IPC & Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)

Difficulty Medium

Act Indian Penal Code, 1860

Answer (A) Act + Section Given

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