As per section 16-B, of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 the Court shall have the power to punish for contempt of Court with imprisonment for a term which may extend______________?
Correct answer: B. Six months and with fine which may extend to one million rupees
- A. Nine months and with fine which may extend to two million rupees
- B. Six months and with fine which may extend to one million rupees
- C. One year and with fine which may extend to two million rupees
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 16-B provides a maximum punishment of six months’ imprisonment and a fine of up to one million rupees for contempt of the Accountability Court. The longer imprisonment and higher fine in the other options do not match the statutory limit.
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