Question

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, if a person is ordered to pay a fine of ₹4,000 but fails to do so, what is the maximum simple imprisonment the court may impose on the defaulter?

• A. One year
• B. Two months
• C. Four months
• D. Six months

Hint:

Default imprisonment always varies with the fine amount—higher fines allow longer simple imprisonment terms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding default of fine provisions.
Under BNS, default imprisonment depends on the amount of fine. For fines above ₹2000 but below ₹5000, the maximum simple imprisonment is four months.
Step 2: Application.
The fine is ₹4,000, which falls squarely in this category.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the maximum simple imprisonment is four months.