Question

Given below are two statements, labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes the death penalty for certain forms of gang rape.
Reason (R): The purpose of this provision is to make all sexual offences non-bailable.
Which one is correct?

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Hint:

Punishment severity ≠ bailability. Bailability depends on statutory classification, not sentence alone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Checking Assertion (A).
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provides death penalty for aggravated forms of gang rape—so Assertion (A) is true.
Step 2: Checking Reason (R).
The purpose of prescribing death penalty is deterrence and protecting victims, not to make sexual offences non-bailable. Therefore (R) is false.
Step 3: Conclusion.
(A) is true but (R) is false.