Question

What is the maximum punishment for an offense under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to dowry death?

• A. Life imprisonment
• B. 7 years imprisonment
• C. 10 years imprisonment
• D. Death penalty

Hint:

Dowry Death (Section 304B IPC): Maximum = Life imprisonment, Minimum = 7 years. Think: ``Dowry Death = Life for cruelty."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question is a duplicate of Question 3. Under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), ``Dowry Death" refers to a woman’s death caused by burns, bodily injury, or unnatural circumstances within seven years of marriage, linked to dowry-related cruelty or harassment. The maximum punishment is life imprisonment, with a minimum of seven years of rigorous imprisonment. The death penalty is not applicable under this section, and a fixed term of 10 years is not specified. This provision reflects the legal system’s strong stance against dowry-related violence, ensuring severe penalties for perpetrators.