Question

What is the maximum punishment for the offense of ``Dowry Death" under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

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

Hint:

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines ``Dowry Death" as the death of a woman caused by burns, bodily injury, or unnatural circumstances within seven years of marriage, where it is shown that she was subjected to cruelty or harassment for dowry. The maximum punishment is life imprisonment, with a minimum of seven years of rigorous imprisonment. The death penalty is not applicable under this section, nor is a fixed term of 10 years. This provision underscores the legal system’s commitment to combating dowry-related violence, ensuring severe penalties for such offenses.