According to High Treason (Punishment) Act 1973, the punishment for High Treason is ?
Correct answer: C. Death sentence or life imprisonment
- A. Death sentence
- B. 10 years imprisonment
- C. Death sentence or life imprisonment
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
Under the High Treason (Punishment) Act 1973, high treason may be punished by death or imprisonment for life. Thus, the law provides two alternative punishments rather than imprisonment of only ten years.
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