A holder of Public Office or any other person who commits the offence of corruption and corrupt practices shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend _______ years?
Correct answer: B. Fourteen
- A. Ten
- B. Fourteen
- C. Twelve
- D. Twenty Five
Explanation
Section 9 prescribes rigorous imprisonment for corruption and corrupt practices for a term that may extend to fourteen years, along with other consequences such as fine and forfeiture. Therefore, the relevant figure is fourteen.
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